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BJ53 DOH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

203,905 mi
Last recorded203,905 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 DOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 203,905 miles

Brake lever has reserve travel

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2022 200,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 192,515 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 192,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 182,271 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 173,699 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 173,699 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 163,384 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 11 Sep 2017 163,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 10 Aug 2016 155,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 155,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connecting link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 146,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,569 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 59,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 54,948 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,658 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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BJ53 DOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ53 DOH, 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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BJ53 DOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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