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LW03 NJU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,964 mi
Last recorded192,964 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 NJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 192,964 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 17 May 2022 192,954 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 26 May 2021 191,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 189,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake Caliper lever starting to seize

Pass 8 Jan 2020 187,314 miles

Central Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Shock top mount dry and stiff to turn

Offside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock top mount dry and stiff to turn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 187,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Shock top mount dry and stiff to turn

Offside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock top mount dry and stiff to turn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 178,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 169,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 158,316 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2011

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011
Fail 27 Jan 2011

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 May 2010 112,712 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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

crack in nearside edge windscreen

drivers front brake pads approx 80% worn

front subframe offside mounting chassis damaged

Fail 10 May 2010 112,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

crack in nearside edge windscreen

drivers front brake pads approx 80% worn

front subframe offside mounting chassis damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 108,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

little play in n/s steering rack arm

o/s front chassis damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 106,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

repairs carried out on front are of a poor standard and may need further work. bonnet can be secured but does not align properly.

Fail 11 May 2009 106,659 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,502 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,448 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 NJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LW03 NJU, 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 NJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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