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GR03 BVT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

170,222 mi
Last recorded170,222 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 170,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 165,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 165,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working on and goes off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Hydraulic fluid leak - servo ?

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 163,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,824 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 153,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,795 miles

washer bottle insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2019 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effort acheived (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

washer resovoir insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,594 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,998 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,998 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,444 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 144,403 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 141,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 138,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 137,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,162 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 132,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 129,885 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 121,153 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip split/worn

o/s door sill distorted and split

slight play in steering coloum top bush / rake

Fail 15 Jun 2010 121,023 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal anti slip split/worn

o/s door sill distorted and split

slight play in steering coloum top bush / rake

Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,837 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s step sill distorted

slight play in steering rack

some play in steering rake mechanism

Fail 17 Jun 2009 116,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s step sill distorted

slight play in steering rack

some play in steering rake mechanism

Pass 29 May 2008 110,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 88,744 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,728 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GR03 BVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GR03 BVT, 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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GR03 BVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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