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SA03 FFN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,062 mi
Last recorded187,062 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 187,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 187,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 168,856 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 168,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 155,991 miles

Oil Leak At Turbo

Fail 14 May 2015 155,989 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak At Turbo

Pass 12 May 2014 152,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 149,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 149,533 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 149,533 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,063 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 142,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

engine mounts weak

hazard switch is universal replacement

offside headlamp loose but secure

offside rear has had a puncture repair on shoulder

service brake just passed efficiency-advise inspection

side loading door loose when opened due to runners but secure in locked position

Pass 7 Sep 2010 135,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 134,330 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

clutch slipping

corrosion build up on rear brake discs

engine noisy

play in offside ans nearside steering rack arms

Fail 18 Jan 2010 134,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

corrosion build up on rear brake discs

engine noisy

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

play in offside ans nearside steering rack arms

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,831 miles

corrosion build up on offside and nearside rear brake discs

ignition switch faulty

nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to tear

non standard hi level brake light fitted

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

sl;ight twist in nearside rear brake flexi hose

Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,099 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 115,099 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to tear slightly

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight stiffness in offside and nearside front upper strut pivot bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,934 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,342 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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SA03 FFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA03 FFN, 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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SA03 FFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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