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SFN 19

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,137 mi
Last recorded164,137 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFN 19
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 164,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 161,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 158,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 156,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,796 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 150,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 149,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 148,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 382,516 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 378,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 378,989 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 374,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 371,392 miles

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 6 Mar 2014 369,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 369,668 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 369,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 363,682 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 363,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 345,105 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 345,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 293,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 239,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 239,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 141,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 191,891 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 173,508 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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SFN 19 is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFN 19, 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 SFN 19 registered?

SFN 19 is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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