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LW03 LHE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

206,349 mi
Last recorded206,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 206,349 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 196,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 191,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 186,735 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 177,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 149,619 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 149,617 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,570 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 95,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,002 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 89,009 miles

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

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

Front b rake pads 75% worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 83,653 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,457 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 65,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,266 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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LW03 LHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LW03 LHE, 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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LW03 LHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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