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BD03 FZZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 104,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 100,649 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 100,649 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,127 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,127 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,235 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 92,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 90,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 79,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,562 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,467 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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BD03 FZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD03 FZZ, 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 BD03 FZZ registered?

BD03 FZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is BD03 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 FZZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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