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BD53 OLC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,886 miles

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT NOISY

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES OF TYRE

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED

HI-LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS OF DIFFERENT THICKNESSES

SIDE DOOR IS DAMAGED

SIDE DOOR WONT OPEN-HANDLE BROKEN

Fail 12 Nov 2015 110,886 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

HI-LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT NOISY

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES OF TYRE

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED

REAR COIL SPRINGS OF DIFFERENT THICKNESSES

SIDE DOOR IS DAMAGED

SIDE DOOR WONT OPEN-HANDLE BROKEN

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,093 miles

mil light on

Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mil light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,863 miles

Glow plug warning light on

High level brake light not working

Nearside front antiroll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front lower arm bushes debonding **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Offside front shock absorber casing starting to corrode

Oil leak

Side loading door cannot be opened from the outside of the vehicle

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Undertray in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Glow plug warning light on

Handbrake has long travel

High level brake light not working

Nearside front antiroll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front lower arm bushes debonding **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Nearside rear handbrake lever off of its stop

Offside front shock absorber casing starting to corrode

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Side loading door cannot be opened from the outside of the vehicle

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Undertray in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,449 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in both front steering rack track rod inner ball joints

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,470 miles

All brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,118 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit (3mm)

Slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,676 miles

Both front track rod inner ball joint play

n/s/f sunspension arm ball joint play

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,665 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,925 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS CUT † †2 NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRES † † †CENTER STOP LIGHT INOP

Fail 13 Nov 2006 32,925 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS CUT † † †WARE LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS † † †2 NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

CENTER STOP LIGHT INOP

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 OLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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