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VF03 FSC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,851 mi
Last recorded201,851 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 201,851 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 197,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Jacking points slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 192,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 188,551 miles

Advise play in n,s ball joint Advise n,s front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 183,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 177,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 169,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 159,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 151,567 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 144,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 128,412 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 128,412 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 111,387 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has cut to the inside

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2009 11,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has cut to the inside

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,587 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 104,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,033 miles

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

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

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 FSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSC, 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 FSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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