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BG03 WHT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,381 mi
Last recorded191,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 191,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 180,049 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 180,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 170,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 169,691 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2019 169,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired parts missing (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2018 166,624 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 166,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged Belt Plastic Surround insecure. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 158,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 146,958 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,669 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 126,420 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,355 miles

Offside rear brake shield badly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 118,354 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake shield badly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,462 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 102,277 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,578 miles

Inner faces of rear brake discs starting to corrode

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

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,592 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2007 69,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,914 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 WHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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