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SA03 FGZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly damaged

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

Rear underbody undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses, ferrules and pipes covered in underseal

smoke test passed, didnt reach enough to register, eobd di not connect

Fail 20 Nov 2025 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly damaged

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

Rear underbody undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses, ferrules and pipes covered in underseal

smoke test passed, didnt reach enough to register, eobd di not connect

Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point, marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point, marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small nick/hole. Weeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear underside coated in underseal.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer slightly blocked.

Offside Front Upper Turret Corroded.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,356 miles

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

both rear outer sills damaged

slight corrosion and underseal on underside

Fail 17 Nov 2023 97,356 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills damaged

slight corrosion and underseal on underside

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring locating plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar tight in operation

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar has a tight joint

Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,177 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,072 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,633 miles

body at rear getting corroded on underside

windscreen has damage in swept area on offside lower front

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

body at rear getting corroded on underside

windscreen has damage in swept area on offside lower front

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,729 miles

Central Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 563,661 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 56,359 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,250 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 37,249 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,885 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light illumin ated

rear fog light cover missing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,606 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light illumin ated

rear fog light cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,460 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 22,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 124,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2007 124,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 102,435 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 102,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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