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VF03 FMX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 137,326 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 137,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,616 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 126,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 111,812 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 111,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,090 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,790 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,397 miles

Brake discs worn all round

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,296 miles

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

front disc's slightly worn

rear disc's slightly pitted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,296 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front disc's slightly worn

osf door check strap loose

rear disc's slightly pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,210 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,147 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 38,147 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,905 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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VF03 FMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VF03 FMX, 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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VF03 FMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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