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BG52 USZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 USZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,113 miles

Damage to nearside rear inner and outer sill area

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front tyre inner wall perrished

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wipers poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,113 miles

Damage to nearside rear inner and outer sill area

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front tyre inner wall perrished

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Wipers poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 168,981 miles

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TIE-ROD BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 168,926 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 156,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 142,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 142,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 136,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 118,756 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 118,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,829 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 105,829 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 81,077 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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BG52 USZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG52 USZ, 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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BG52 USZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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