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BW03 LUZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,282 mi
Last recorded161,282 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 161,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 142,441 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 142,440 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,839 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear discs corroded

vermin droppings in bonnet compartment

Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,838 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear discs corroded

vermin droppings in bonnet compartment

Pass 26 Jan 2010 124,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear lower sill damaged

off side rear wheel arche.damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2010 124,817 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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear lower sill damaged

off side rear wheel arche.damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,403 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicators not self cancelling

Fail 24 Sep 2008 109,403 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,089 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BW03 LUZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BW03 LUZ, 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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BW03 LUZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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