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AX52 BZY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 114,212 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,783 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 111,698 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 91,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,332 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,498 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,397 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 37,239 miles

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

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

Rear 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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,626 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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AX52 BZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX52 BZY, 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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AX52 BZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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