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PJ03 XXP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,211 mi
Last recorded177,211 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 177,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

offside and nearside jacking points corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 177,211 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 168,239 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear incorrect upper on cup

damage to screen lower section on limit

heavy corrosion to out rigger on limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

play in steering inner rack ends

Fail 25 Mar 2021 168,229 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play steering wheel upper (2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear incorrect upper on cup

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

damage to screen lower section on limit

heavy corrosion to out rigger on limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

play in steering inner rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2020 163,077 miles

Offside Front play top mount upper

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to rear chassis rails

damage to screen not in driver view of the road

heavy corrosion to both outer rigger jacking points holes

rear shocks damp

Fail 19 Mar 2020 163,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front play top mount upper

corrosion to rear chassis rails

damage to screen not in driver view of the road

heavy corrosion to both outer rigger jacking points holes

rear shocks damp

Pass 21 Mar 2019 159,416 miles

Nearside Front light lens damage

Nearside Rear shock damp

Offside rear lower light damage

corrosion to front chassis rails just outside sub frame mounting point

damage to lower part of screen

tank strip broken

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,595 miles

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

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

both rear brake backing plates are deteriorated

fuel tank support corroded through and incomplete

nearside front indicator damaged

windscreen damaged but not in a swept area

Fail 23 Mar 2018 156,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside front area, above the driveshaft (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO noise from pump (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear brake backing plates are deteriorated

fuel tank support corroded through and incomplete

nearside front indicator damaged

windscreen damaged but not in a swept area

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

high level brake light not working

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 19 Feb 2016 137,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,667 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play both inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Jun 2014 125,667 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

drivers outer door handle damaged but still opens ok

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play both inner steering rack joints

Pass 5 Jun 2013 123,052 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

slight roughness in both front strut tops

Pass 11 May 2012 114,577 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 114,576 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 111,350 miles

both front ball joints have play

Fail 27 May 2011 111,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front ball joints have play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 23 May 2009 94,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 81,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,475 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,752 miles

no spare tyre

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 XXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ03 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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