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BJ53 VEY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 166,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 163,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 163,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 151,685 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 151,685 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 May 2014 143,325 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 143,325 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,240 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 133,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,703 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 103,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 216,679 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 188,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 188,791 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s sill jaking points damaged

o/s inner steering arm has a minor play

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 160,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 132,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,418 miles

this vehicle represented with seats removed and presented as a van

Fail 5 Oct 2006 72,093 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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 VEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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