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M27 MCV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,577 mi
Last recorded123,577 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 MCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 123,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 123,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 120,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, to brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake compensator valve to Rear brake flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner facings heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 111,331 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, to brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake compensator valve to Rear brake flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner and outer facings heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner facings heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub worn to the extend of excessive movement to lower arm balljoint

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 106,703 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 85,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative rod missing (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,740 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,740 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,294 miles

both front tie rod arms have slight play

both rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,548 miles

rear discs corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,548 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear discs corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,044 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,037 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,548 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 47,548 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front brake balance 24%

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r shocker bush slight play

rear dedoidon bars corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,050 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs some scoring/pitting

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,319 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,584 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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M27 MCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M27 MCV, 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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M27 MCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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