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VA03 FHB

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,344 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 138,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 120,732 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,468 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,468 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

poor beam pattern n/s

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

poor beam pattern n/s

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,673 miles

engine mounts feel worn

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls damaged

o/s/r lamp lens broken

play in both front track rod ends

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,470 miles

engine covers fitted limited view of components

nsr bumper end cap damaged/loose

nsr reverse lamp damaged/loose,lens missing

osr lamp damaged,sharp edges covered with tape,recommend attention

osr tyre perishing,nail in tyre

slight play in steering rack track arms inner joints

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,470 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine covers fitted limited view of components

nsr bumper end cap damaged/loose

nsr reverse lamp damaged/loose,lens missing

osr lamp damaged,sharp edges covered with tape,recommend attention

osr tyre perishing,nail in tyre

slight play in steering rack track arms inner joints

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,237 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns washer aim poor

osf seat belt not retracting fully

osr lamp damaged sharp edges covered with tape

osr tyre perishing,nail in tyre

slight play in steering rack track arms

Fail 27 Jun 2009 52,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns washer aim poor

osf seat belt not retracting fully

osr lamp damaged sharp edges covered with tape

osr tyre perishing,nail in tyre

slight play in steering rack track arms

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,045 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock in steering

Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock in steering

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,043 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.910706067116 Dated 15/06/2007

Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,043 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

full engine under tray fitted,limited view

nsf brake hose very slightly chaffing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VA03 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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