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WJ03 FCV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,318 miles

rear door n/s/r body dented

surface corrosion to rear brake backing plates

Fail 3 Nov 2012 125,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

rear door n/s/r body dented

surface corrosion to rear brake backing plates

Pass 3 Mar 2012 116,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,512 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 112,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 52,095 miles

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

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

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 FCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ03 FCV, 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 WJ03 FCV registered?

WJ03 FCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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