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WU03 WJE

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,554 mi
Last recorded166,554 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 WJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 166,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/side front slightly binding/brake

o/rear tyre perishing

rear brake back plates coroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 166,551 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/side front slightly binding/brake

o/rear tyre perishing

rear brake back plates coroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 160,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 160,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 154,676 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 154,439 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 149,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/side front tyre worn on in ner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2013 149,224 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/side front tyre worn on in ner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 143,872 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2011 138,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 138,702 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 133,611 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 128,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 128,250 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 122,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 97,537 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WU03 WJE 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 WU03 WJE, 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 WU03 WJE registered?

WU03 WJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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