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BG03 EJD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,603 mi
Last recorded152,603 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 152,603 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 152,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 152,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 152,003 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 152,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 151,757 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 150,760 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 150,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 149,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 147,697 miles

Coil light illuminated on instrument cluster

Fuel tank support straps corroded

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd hose from rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd hose from rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare wheel carrier frame corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 145,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 143,776 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement at front suspension frame rubber mountings

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks and splits around both rear tyres

damp at nearside front suspension leg

movement at front suspension frame rubber mountings

Fail 28 Jan 2015 137,804 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks and splits around both rear tyres

damp at nearside front suspension leg

movement at front suspension frame rubber mountings

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,074 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated-sidewalls splitting and perished

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2014 127,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated-sidewalls splitting and perished

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,847 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,084 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 103,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,422 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,392 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 88,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 74,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,272 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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BG03 EJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG03 EJD, 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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BG03 EJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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