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BG03 WHW

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,782 mi
Last recorded187,782 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 187,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 187,306 miles

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 13 Mar 2020 187,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2019 178,837 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 178,837 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 169,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 169,488 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight suspension top mount (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 158,739 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 158,739 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 153,379 miles

both front out riggers have corrosion

brake pipes at rear have some corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers showing signs of leaking

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 153,379 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front out riggers have corrosion

brake pipes at rear have some corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers showing signs of leaking

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 146,515 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2014 146,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,168 miles

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

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

n/s/f balljoint has slight play

surface corrosion on several rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,378 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 127,378 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside front door mirror surround missing and held with tape

offside rear parking brake cable insecure

reverse light lense cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2011 120,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front door mirror surround missing and held with tape

offside rear parking brake cable insecure

reverse light lense cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 111,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,772 miles

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 14 Aug 2009 11,364 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,015 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 88,000 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,247 miles

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

rear discs very rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,163 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 WHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG03 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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