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SD03 CXJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

181,033 mi
Last recorded181,033 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 CXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 181,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 180,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 163,415 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 160,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 142,618 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 142,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 137,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 137,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,702 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 114,702 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,285 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 85,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside rear wheel slightly binding

spanner light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,890 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,890 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,562 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,562 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise in front wheels

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,562 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,562 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 62,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 52,676 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,166 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

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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SD03 CXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SD03 CXJ, 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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What year was SD03 CXJ registered?

SD03 CXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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