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N28 URF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,760 mi
Last recorded147,760 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 147,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 145,899 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bush or bearing has wear / free play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bush or bearing has wear / free play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point damaged / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 145,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated attached to caliper. split and cord exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable snapped at end of test. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet, under floor and inside vehicle. (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied on. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing coming away (0.1 (b))

no seat belts fitted to rock and roller seat in very back of van( sitting in bags under seats)

Pass 13 Mar 2021 140,231 miles

o/s/r no. plate not working

washers poor

wish bone bushes separating

Pass 18 May 2019 123,079 miles

brakes pipes corroded

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 18 May 2019 123,079 miles

brakes pipes corroded

slight play in both front wheels

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,500 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,605 miles

Brake pipes corroding in places

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes corroding in places

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 104,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

load sensing valve linkage repaird

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 Nov 2012 84,971 miles

front and rear brake disc,s in poor condition

nearside rear outer brake pad getting low

slight cuts in side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front and rear brake disc,s in poor condition

nearside rear outer brake pad getting low

slight cuts in side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,524 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,166 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,043 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear rear brake pads in poor condition

some play in steering rack

some slight damaged to nearside rear lamps

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,236 miles

nearside washer jet partially blocked

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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N28 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green 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 N28 URF, 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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N28 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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