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PJ03 GFU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,764 mi
Last recorded154,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 154,764 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,788 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm. Split in n/s/f tyre but not to the cords

Drivers seat cushion worn

Lift and noise from the o/s suspension strut top mounting

Lift in the streeing column height adjuster mechanism

N/s reflector slightly insecure

N/s steering rack knuckle joint worn

N/s washer jets blocked

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Side loading door do not open

Various engine oil leaks, oil around turbo boost pipes connections

Fail 25 Apr 2018 149,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Drivers seat cushion worn

Front tyres worn to 4 mm, N/s on the outer edge. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Lift and noise from the o/s suspension strut top mounting

Lift in the streeing column height adjuster mechanism

N/s reflector slightly insecure

N/s steering rack knuckle joint worn

N/s washer jets blocked

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

Nails in both rear tyres

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Side loading door do not open

Split in the n/s/r tyre not to the cords

Various engine oil leaks, oil around turbo boost pipes connections

Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,348 miles

Cowling around the steering wheel insecure

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

Steering column adjuster worn

Under body and suspension components dry and corroded

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2017 144,322 miles

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

Cowling around the steering wheel insecure

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

Steering column adjuster worn

Under body and suspension components dry and corroded

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2015 143,946 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2015 143,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 143,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2013 133,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 133,375 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 133,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 122,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,510 miles

cut in o/s front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,051 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,857 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,048 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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PJ03 GFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJ03 GFU, 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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PJ03 GFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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