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GR03 BWF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,219 mi
Last recorded154,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 154,219 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 148,189 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 148,185 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 142,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,934 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 141,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 136,584 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 136,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 129,772 miles

n/s and o/s headlights loose

drivers sun visor loose

n/s front anti roll bar tie bar slight play

steering slightly stiff on operation

wiper arms need adjusting

Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,772 miles

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

wiper arms need adjusting

drivers sun visor loose

n/s and o/s headlights loose

n/s front anti roll bar tie bar slight play

steering slightly stiff on operation

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,220 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine mounts split and perished

n/s steering arm slight play

power steering belt cracked

rear tyres split and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn close to markers, low on inner edges

oil leak evident

rear engine support link split

small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn close to markers, low on inner edges

oil leak evident

rear engine support link split

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2011 106,341 miles

n/s mirror cracked

o/s mirror cracked

wipers not clearing well

wipers parking too high

Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,879 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,617 miles

wiper arms incorrectly positioned and blades worn

Fail 26 Jun 2009 88,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper arms incorrectly positioned and blades worn

Pass 14 May 2008 72,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,037 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 51,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 40,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,671 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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GR03 BWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GR03 BWF, 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 GR03 BWF registered?

GR03 BWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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