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BD53 WWU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 150,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 132,695 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 132,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,423 miles

both front inner rack ends have play

o/s/f tyre wearing low outwer 3/4

Fail 19 Jan 2016 118,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre badlt deformed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front inner rack ends have play

o/s/f tyre wearing low outwer 3/4

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 109,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light not working

wrong wiper blade fitted n/s

Fail 11 Nov 2013 101,660 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light not working

wrong wiper blade fitted n/s

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,370 miles

Centre rear stop lamp is not wired up

Drivers door mirror glass cracked but still servicable

Fail 14 Nov 2012 97,119 miles

Nearside Front 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 dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre rear stop lamp inoperative but no wiring visible

Drivers door mirror glass cracked but still servicable

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,710 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

High level brake light not illuminating

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,272 miles

hazard switch damaged

offside rear tyre wearing thin outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2010 88,204 miles

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

hazard switch damaged

offside rear tyre wearing thin outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,204 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 83,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 52,154 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limit + o/s/r wheel bearing got slight play

Fail 1 May 2008 52,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre near legal limit + o/s/r wheel bearing got slight play

Pass 9 May 2007 43,732 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 43,732 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 WWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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