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WP03 DRX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,237 mi
Last recorded183,237 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 183,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point out riger corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 183,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point out riger corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 174,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low effort from n/s and o/s service brake

Pass 7 Feb 2023 166,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 166,624 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose at its fixing bolts (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,801 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2021 145,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,943 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,273 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Central Brake light not working

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,950 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer treads

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

Passenger seat removed from rear load area

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,946 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer treads

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

Passenger seat removed from rear load area

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,693 miles

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

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

both rear brake backing plates, rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,679 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake backing plates, rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 87,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,778 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 78,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009
Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,459 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel nearly to stop

one jet blocked on n/s screen washer

Fail 30 May 2008 51,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel nearly to stop

one jet blocked on n/s screen washer

Pass 24 May 2007 45,358 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 37,345 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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WP03 DRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP03 DRX, 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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WP03 DRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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