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LJ03 UAE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,751 mi
Last recorded148,751 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,751 miles

both front jacking point very corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 148,698 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel cable broken (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front jacking point very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,501 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

Fail 18 Oct 2023 145,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED

HEADLAMP LENS NEED CLEANING

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,350 miles

DIP BEAM SWITCH FAULTY

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 142,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENS NEED CLEANING

DIP BEAM SWITCH FAULTY

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 139,876 miles

DIP TO MAIN SWITCH STIFF

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

NSF JACKING POINT CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 139,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DIP TO MAIN SWITCH STIFF

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

NSF JACKING POINT CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,974 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 136,951 miles

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP INOP

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,039 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s lower door mirror glass missing

side light switch/stalk faulty

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 1 Oct 2019 134,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s lower door mirror glass missing

side light switch/stalk faulty

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 128,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,504 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 124,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,883 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 116,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,876 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 111,793 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,950 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake hose not routed correctly

play in nearside rack joint

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,746 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 UAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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