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VX03 PZY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 PZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 124,237 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 23 May 2014 124,231 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 May 2013 115,633 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2013 115,533 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 99,172 miles

play at steering wheel

Fail 24 May 2012 98,995 miles

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

play at steering wheel

Pass 26 May 2011 86,440 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 86,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 69,229 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

eye level brake light in op

o/s rear lens damaged

Pass 14 May 2010 69,229 miles

eye level brake light in op

o/s rear lens damaged

Fail 1 May 2009 55,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,524 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

low pressure in spare tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,524 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

low pressure in spare tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

adv gaiter on track end split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

adv gaiter on track end split

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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VX03 PZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX03 PZY, 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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VX03 PZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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