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YR03 VBF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,494 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 106,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 85,323 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 85,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,662 miles

Front Wipers Worn

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,662 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Wipers Worn

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,617 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,284 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,283 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,793 miles

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

N/S reverse light lens missing

O/S reverse light lens damaged

Rear brake pads look worn

Rear o/s fog lamp lens cover missing

front & rear bumpers damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

N/S reverse light lens missing

O/S reverse light lens damaged

Rear brake pads look worn

Rear o/s fog lamp lens cover missing

front & rear bumpers damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 34,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,382 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 30,382 miles

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

rear fog light lens cracked but not showing white light on not affecting operation of lamp

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,600 miles

High level brake light inop

Interior mirror loose

N/S front indicator lens cracked

O/S outer door handle poor operation

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Glow plug/E.M.L. light on constantly

High level brake light inop

Interior mirror loose

N/S front indicator lens cracked

O/S outer door handle poor operation

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,137 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,156 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 12,115 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YR03 VBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YR03 VBF, 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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YR03 VBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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