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BD53 OGW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,281 mi
Last recorded248,281 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 248,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 228,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 198,987 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 198,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chasi outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chasi outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front washer valve inop

Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 165,631 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 152,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 152,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 140,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 127,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,262 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 115,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,275 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,129 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 77,129 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 77,127 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 44,967 miles

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

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

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

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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BD53 OGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD53 OGW, 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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BD53 OGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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