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FA03 BCZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,328 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 94,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,278 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 89,278 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,601 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,655 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,017 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,017 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 60,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,267 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,013 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,233 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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FA03 BCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FA03 BCZ, 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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FA03 BCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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