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LY03 LFP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,415 mi
Last recorded169,415 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 LFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 169,415 miles

Offside Front Slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2025 169,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 169,133 miles

Corrosion at both front jacking points

Corrosion to some suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2024 169,133 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion at both front jacking points

Corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 168,538 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

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

Ns windscreen washer poor

Pass 19 Oct 2022 167,618 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2022 167,618 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 165,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,303 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 156,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 146,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,379 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 141,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 132,098 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,474 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,885 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 113,576 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,614 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 100,604 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,418 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2009 93,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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)

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,281 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/and n/s/f steering arm knuckles going into rac k

Pass 5 May 2007 53,491 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,562 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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LY03 LFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY03 LFP, 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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What year was LY03 LFP registered?

LY03 LFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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