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GR03 BWG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,011 mi
Last recorded174,011 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 174,011 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,661 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 158,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 149,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 133,036 miles

Offside Front jacking point has light corrosion

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 118,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,606 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,795 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 106,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,846 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 52,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,663 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Slight play in steering rack on offside.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,313 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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 BWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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