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ML03 NAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,545 mi
Last recorded163,545 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 NAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 163,545 miles

Corrosion on both front chassis outriggers

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2017 163,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion on both front chassis outriggers

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2016 158,473 miles

Corrosion on both front and offside rear suspension coil springs

Light scratches on nearside windscreen

Slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Fail 5 Apr 2016 158,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corrosion on both front and offside rear suspension coil springs

Light scratches on nearside windscreen

Slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2015 153,766 miles

Corrosion on both rear and offside front suspension coil springs

Pass 10 Apr 2014 149,866 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2014 149,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2012 144,138 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 144,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 136,163 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 136,163 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 117,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 90,892 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 90,892 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,741 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 72,741 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 58,379 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 58,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,323 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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ML03 NAU 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 55%.

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 ML03 NAU, 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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ML03 NAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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