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VN03 PXW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,647 mi
Last recorded172,647 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 PXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 172,647 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 172,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 171,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 163,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 158,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 158,342 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 153,166 miles

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

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

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

back door stop lamp n/w

Pass 9 May 2012 153,166 miles

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

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

back door stop lamp n/w

Pass 15 Apr 2011 133,552 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 133,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 122,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,885 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 105,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,033 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,033 miles

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

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 9 May 2007 70,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,008 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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VN03 PXW 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 VN03 PXW, 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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VN03 PXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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