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PF03 VBL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 140,109 miles

Coolant leak radiator is leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low. approximately 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low. approximately 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 7 Aug 2026 140,109 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/r light unit is smashed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator is leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low. approximately 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low. approximately 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

coolant bottle empty.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,419 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 129,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 124,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread

slight corrosion on rear handbrake cable

slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,158 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread

slight corrosion on rear handbrake cable

slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,864 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,913 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 78,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,027 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,027 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,477 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,816 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,125 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,141 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,290 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,290 miles

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 1 Aug 2006 19,340 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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PF03 VBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF03 VBL, 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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PF03 VBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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