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LV03 XBY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,191 mi
Last recorded155,191 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 XBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,191 miles

Nearside Front wrong bolt used for hub to suspension strut

Fail 2 Aug 2016 155,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wrong bolt used for hub to suspension strut

Pass 22 Sep 2015 146,647 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Fail 11 Sep 2015 146,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,569 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 136,569 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,468 miles

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 203,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 183,328 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 183,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 155,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 155,161 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 109,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,537 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 84,537 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,414 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 65,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,954 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 51,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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LV03 XBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LV03 XBY, 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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LV03 XBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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