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BJ03 YKS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 159,807 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 159,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 152,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 152,014 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 151,640 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 146,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 146,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 135,462 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 126,032 miles

dim/dip switch poor-sticks

o/s mirror bit loose/broken

o/s/f tyre bit low recomend check in aprox 1500-2000mls

recomend n/s wiper blade-insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2010 126,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s mirror bit loose/broken

o/s/f tyre bit low recomend check in aprox 1500-2000mls

recomend n/s wiper blade-insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,319 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,317 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,094 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2007 75,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,963 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 62,140 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

engine cover fitted

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 YKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ03 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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