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WK03 BXR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,326 mi
Last recorded154,326 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 152,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside spring mounting platforms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 145,433 miles

Nearside Front play detected top and bottom

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 145,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play detected top and bottom

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 140,306 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 134,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,103 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting worn

Rear brake discs getting corroded on edges

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,424 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,005 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 114,004 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 104,037 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

power steering leak ? pump

Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,177 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,714 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,300 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,714 miles

both rear discs back plates corroded

front and rear number plates getting delaminated

rear brake discs getting worn (recommend attention)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,789 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper split

number plates marked

play in rack

power steering leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,425 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 41,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2006 41,403 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WK03 BXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK03 BXR, 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 WK03 BXR registered?

WK03 BXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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