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BJ53 LYR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,123 mi
Last recorded171,123 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 171,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 171,123 miles

Fuel tank insecure front strap has corroded holes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white in color (4.5.4 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety turbo feed pipe and dripping on the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 171,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both tank straps are lightly corroded

light corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Jul 2020 171,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both tank straps are lightly corroded

light corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Jul 2019 164,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 164,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,496 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 155,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Brake Limiter To Rear Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Brake Limiter To Rear Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 144,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank under clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of strut clip fowling drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of strut clip (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear and park brakes (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 135,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of strut clip fouling drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of strut clip (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,514 miles

steel brake pipes greased by presenter

Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 115,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 113,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,937 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,730 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,981 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 LYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ53 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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