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BG03 EJZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,760 mi
Last recorded166,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 166,760 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 163,448 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Passenger side washer blocked

Pass 18 Jul 2024 157,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various points surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 153,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear body dented

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 153,206 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear body dented

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,125 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake performance only just met requirements

nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly perished/damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,777 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2018 115,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,194 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2017 106,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 106,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,771 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear disc stone guard corroded disc rusty

trailer fog connection not working

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,536 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear disc stone guard corroded disc rusty

trailer fog connection not working

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,723 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,005 miles

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

o/s rear stone guard breaking up

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,802 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 63,802 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,301 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 55,789 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 EJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BG03 EJZ, 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 EJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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