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WF03 BUA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

245,381 mi
Last recorded245,381 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 245,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 241,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 237,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 228,285 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 222,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 213,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 202,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 202,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 178,914 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 8 May 2012 148,792 miles

Both inner steering rack joints worn but not excessivly.

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

Fail 5 May 2012 148,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both inner steering rack joints worn but not excessivly.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 127,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 May 2011 127,599 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 113,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 108,462 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 108,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,061 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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WF03 BUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF03 BUA, 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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WF03 BUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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