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BL52 CFF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

227,735 mi
Last recorded227,735 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 CFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 227,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 226,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 212,951 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 212,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 194,326 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 194,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 177,372 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 177,289 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 163,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 163,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 153,345 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 153,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 29 Feb 2008 135,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 134,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,166 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 114,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,649 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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BL52 CFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BL52 CFF, 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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BL52 CFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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