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VX03 RTU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

225,530 mi
Last recorded225,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 225,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 206,960 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 201,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 188,552 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 179,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 168,868 miles

drivers sun visor needs attension

front tyres wearing badly

Fail 11 Jan 2013 168,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 162,106 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 162,106 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 150,397 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 143,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 143,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 133,057 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 133,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 108,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 100,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX03 RTU, 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 VX03 RTU registered?

VX03 RTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 RTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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