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BU52 LZF

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,265 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 86,254 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osf and nsr service brake not functioning (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 85,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,420 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,420 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,842 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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BU52 LZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 BU52 LZF, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU52 LZF?

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What year was BU52 LZF registered?

BU52 LZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BU52 LZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LZF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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