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OV03 XZL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,611 mi
Last recorded171,611 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 171,611 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 171,611 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 164,848 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 164,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 156,009 miles

both front shocks damp

front brake disc's corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

play in both front steering arms

rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Jan 2016 156,009 miles

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

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

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

both front shocks damp

front brake disc's corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

unable to check for other play on front wheels due to excessive movement in ball joints

Fail 5 Jan 2015 150,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 141,445 miles

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

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

Slight play in n/s & o/s inner steering rack joint area

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2012 131,912 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded, but not excessively

Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 126,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,933 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & corroded on inner faces

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 119,887 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & corroded on inner faces

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,130 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 113,058 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,396 miles

slight wear in both steering rack arms

Pass 24 May 2007 88,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,548 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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OV03 XZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV03 XZL, 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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OV03 XZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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