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OY03 BFU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,500 mi
Last recorded159,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 BFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 159,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 159,494 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 157,634 miles

Front brake efficiency slight imbalance

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 155,228 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 155,227 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 154,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 154,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort load sensor (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 154,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 142,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,489 miles

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriated

wheels slightly distorted

Fail 1 Apr 2014 127,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriated

wheels slightly distorted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,082 miles

both front antirole bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 116,082 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antirole bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,807 miles

rera pads gettin low

slight play in both front antirole bar drop links

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,807 miles

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

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

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

rera pads gettin low

slight play in both front antirole bar drop links

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 94,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,359 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,107 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,105 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,163 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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OY03 BFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY03 BFU, 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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OY03 BFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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