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BJ03 YKL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

223,801 mi
Last recorded223,801 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 223,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 223,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 216,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 207,701 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 207,701 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 196,601 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition on inner face

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 196,601 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition on inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 194,018 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall perished

Fail 7 Apr 2018 194,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 188,673 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 186,058 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2015 184,090 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 184,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 182,415 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 174,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 174,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 158,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 141,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,929 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,728 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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BJ03 YKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ03 YKL, 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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BJ03 YKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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