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VF03 FPK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

123,435 mi
Last recorded123,435 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 123,435 miles

front and rear number plates faded

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 10 Feb 2026 123,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear number plates faded

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 25 Jan 2025 118,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

EOBD not used for emissions test. failed to connect.

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Fail 25 Jan 2025 118,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

EOBD not used for emissions test. failed to connect.

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake effort low due to overloaded vehicle. items removed for brake test.

play in rack

Fail 21 Mar 2023 110,645 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

play in rack

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

mil lamp

Fail 18 Mar 2022 104,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

mil lamp

Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,167 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine noise ? auxiliary area/ alternator ?

Pass 31 Mar 2020 94,293 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 94,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear slight rear light interaction

hazard switch worn

Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight rear light interaction

hazard switch worn

Pass 16 May 2018 85,534 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 85,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,604 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint!

Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint!

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,025 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,025 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,877 miles

high level stop lamp inop.

n/s w/blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,394 miles

n/s h/lamp bulb retainer broken

Fail 29 Jun 2012 59,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s h/lamp bulb retainer broken

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,283 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,356 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

poss.washer bottle split

Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,356 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

poss.washer bottle split

Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,736 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 30,802 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 30,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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 FPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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