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VA03 FGU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,054 mi
Last recorded115,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,054 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,665 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,800 miles

O/S Rear light lens has had temporary repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2019 101,785 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Probable cause of high front brake imbalance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

O/S Rear light lens has had temporary repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,998 miles

O/S rear light lens has temporary repair

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Some play in both sides of steering rack

Spare wheel carrier broken but wheel and carrier still secure

Fail 13 Dec 2018 99,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S rear light lens has temporary repair

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Some play in both sides of steering rack

Spare wheel carrier broken but wheel and carrier still secure

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 90,486 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,373 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 89,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,373 miles

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

offside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,135 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,135 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,094 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,094 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,168 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,951 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,166 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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VA03 FGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VA03 FGU, 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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VA03 FGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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