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OO03 ZSZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

86,732 mi
Last recorded86,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 ZSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,732 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 86,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,457 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear crack/ taped. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 84,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 84,859 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,827 miles

wider tyres fitted on front

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blade (8.3.1b)

wider tyres fitted to front rather than rear

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,983 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,962 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 74,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside (zone a) windscreen slightly scratched

offside front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,308 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside (zone a) windscreen slightly scratched

offside front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,854 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 68,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,784 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,784 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,525 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,026 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,700 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,659 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

un abble to check center seat belt due to seat cover

Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,093 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,093 miles

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

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

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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OO03 ZSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 OO03 ZSZ, 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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OO03 ZSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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