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BJ53 VGU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,717 mi
Last recorded107,717 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,717 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,138 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,568 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 64,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,807 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,786 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 VGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VGU, 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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What year was BJ53 VGU registered?

BJ53 VGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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