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BL03 AXJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,874 mi
Last recorded168,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,874 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2025 168,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2025 168,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2024 168,604 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2023 168,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 166,620 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 157,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 153,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind o/s front

slight play n/s steering rack arm

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Nov 2010 127,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 125,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 108,224 miles

hazard swith sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,915 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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BL03 AXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL03 AXJ, 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 BL03 AXJ registered?

BL03 AXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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