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VF03 FRT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,154 mi
Last recorded217,154 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 217,154 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 214,224 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 214,137 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 206,643 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 206,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 186,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 186,351 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 165,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 165,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 144,238 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 125,844 miles

excessive oil leak from engine

no spare wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2011 125,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive oil leak from engine

no spare wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,693 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 107,442 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,807 miles

o/s track rod end gaiter split

Fail 6 Aug 2009 87,801 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s track rod end gaiter split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,262 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,378 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,892 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle from the front exhaust section

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 FRT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FRT, 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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What year was VF03 FRT registered?

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

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