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NU03 UOF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 UOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 144,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 144,032 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 144,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 144,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 142,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 140,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 132,418 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2019 125,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,542 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2017 114,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,611 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,611 miles

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake bind on o/s/r

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,961 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,807 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 97,801 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,783 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,154 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hazard switch sticking

tow socket damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 89,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 83,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 83,524 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 74,383 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 74,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,060 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,057 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 34,057 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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NU03 UOF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 NU03 UOF, 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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NU03 UOF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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