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SO03 TCU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,004 mi
Last recorded148,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 TCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 148,004 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

some wear to rear brake discs

Fail 22 Jul 2014 148,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Rear brake pads about 60% worn

Some wear to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,224 miles

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,224 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 128,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 120,655 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 120,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,216 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 104,812 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 97,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,347 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,308 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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SO03 TCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO03 TCU, 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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SO03 TCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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