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SG03 ZBW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,412 mi
Last recorded156,412 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 156,412 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 156,341 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 143,602 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 143,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 135,571 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 135,571 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 127,414 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2012 127,414 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,434 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,032 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Chips in front windscreen.

Cracks in offside rear fog lamp lense.

Front number plate starting to fade.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outside tyre wear outer tyre wall perishing.

Nearside rear wheel centre cap missing.

Offside outer sill damage.

Oil leak

Service light on dashboard.

Suspect noise from both front upper strut top mounts.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 117,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Chips in front windscreen.

Cracks in offside rear fog lamp lense.

Front number plate starting to fade.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outside tyre wear outer tyre wall perishing.

Nearside rear wheel centre cap missing.

Offside outer sill damage.

Oil leak

Service light on dashboard.

Suspect noise from both front upper strut top mounts.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,423 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 112,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 104,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,719 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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SG03 ZBW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG03 ZBW, 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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SG03 ZBW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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