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BJ53 VHR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,874 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,450 miles

Rear both lamp unit covers damaged but not showing any white light to rear

Fail 3 Aug 2018 117,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both lamp unit covers damaged but not showing any white light to rear

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,414 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 110,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 110,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/r lens but has no sharp edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/r lens but has no sharp edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,897 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Oct 2012 96,539 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,684 miles

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

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,365 miles

nearside rack end has slight play

nearside rear tyre has low presure

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,834 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 VHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ53 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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