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LJ03 UAC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,484 mi
Last recorded111,484 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 111,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack / pipes leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2023 111,459 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,487 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,334 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2021 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

near side front indcator lens slight damage

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,969 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip worn

nearside front indicator len damaged but not showing white light

Fail 3 Aug 2013 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip worn

nearside front indicator len damaged but not showing white light

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F indicator len damaged but not showing any white light

Oil leak

brake rubber pedal worn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 87,929 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F indicator len damaged but not showing any white light

Oil leak

brake rubber pedal worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,262 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

N/S/F indicator len slihght damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,927 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,901 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,464 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,994 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,871 miles

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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LJ03 UAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ03 UAC, 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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LJ03 UAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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