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BD53 OHJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

241,853 mi
Last recorded241,853 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 241,853 miles

Both strut top mounts knocking

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 241,853 miles

Both strut top mounts knocking

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 232,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 223,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 208,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 208,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 197,916 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 197,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 181,483 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 181,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 168,898 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 168,812 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 154,611 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 141,352 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 141,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 126,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,108 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 105,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 90,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 90,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BD53 OHJ 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 59.1%.

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

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