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WJ03 FCN

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,612 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 119,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 111,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 111,170 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2013 103,315 miles

Damage to front screen

Front brake discs & pads worn to limit

N/S/R tyre worn close to limit

Play in O/S/F lower ball joint

Spare tyre worn below 1.6 mm

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,995 miles

Damage to front screen

Front brake pads getting low (Discs worn)

Head lamp high beam switch operation poor

Play in N/S/F lower suspension arm front bush

Slight play in both front inner track rods

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to front screen

Front brake pads getting low (Discs worn)

Head lamp high beam switch operation poor

Play in N/S/F lower suspension arm front bush

Slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,851 miles

Front screen chipped & cracked slightly

Number plate light slightly dim in operation

O/S/R lower light lens damaged

Slight play in both inner track rod joints to rack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,752 miles

N/S seat belt hard to engage

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

PAS fluid on minimum

Small chip in screen

Fail 23 Nov 2010 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

N/S seat belt hard to engage

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

PAS fluid on minimum

Small chip in screen

Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,011 miles

Drivers door mirror in poor condition

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

Steering has slight free play at inner track rod or rack (N/S/F)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers slightly poor

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,871 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 66,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,273 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 59,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,454 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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WJ03 FCN 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 WJ03 FCN, 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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WJ03 FCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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