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J2 TAE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 157,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

emissions too clean ? no input available

Pass 18 Feb 2025 155,441 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2024 152,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 149,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 144,941 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,988 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,784 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2017 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured with heat (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,813 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

thorn in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 7 Mar 2012 82,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

thorn in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,242 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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J2 TAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 TAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J2 TAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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