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WK03 BXS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,094 mi
Last recorded162,094 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 162,094 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, before and after axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, before and after axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 162,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, before and after axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, before and after axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 161,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 159,993 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 159,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 156,319 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 156,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (chassis section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 150,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get worn

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,933 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 141,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also moving up and down automatically (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also moving up and down automatically (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative auxiliary belt off (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal on steering rack main pipes (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 125,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,946 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,882 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,446 miles

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

rear brake discs getting worn (recommend immediate attention)

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,276 miles

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

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

power steering resevoir insecure

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Feb 2008 60,274 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

power steering resevoir insecure

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,103 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 48,102 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch worn

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,690 miles

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

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 BXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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