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BD03 GDJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,502 mi
Last recorded180,502 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 180,502 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 180,502 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 178,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 175,236 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 175,236 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 171,118 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 166,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 162,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 157,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 149,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 145,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 140,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 134,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 129,677 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 129,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,964 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 122,960 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,587 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

cover under engine

o/s rear seat belt buckle in complete

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2010 102,752 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

cover under engine

o/s rear seat belt buckle in complete

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,787 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,260 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 GDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GDJ, 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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BD03 GDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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