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BW03 ULG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,351 mi
Last recorded159,351 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 ULG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 159,351 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 159,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 148,657 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,809 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 136,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 122,247 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,722 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 89,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,342 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,305 miles

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

tyre sidewall deteriation at n/s/f

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,228 miles

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

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

tyre sidewall deteriation at n/s/f

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,251 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 48,251 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked not seriously effecting rear view

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,676 miles

Diesel smoke emissions just passed

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,229 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 35,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,647 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,586 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 ULG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 BW03 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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