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FA03 BGF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 27 Jun 2015 66,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

very slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,267 miles

very slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,105 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,310 miles

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside washer jet poor

offside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,688 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,688 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,733 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,589 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,771 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,437 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,437 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

play borderline in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,140 miles

play borderline in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 3,681 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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FA03 BGF 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 68.2%.

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 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 FA03 BGF, 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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What year was FA03 BGF registered?

FA03 BGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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