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AK53 EZJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,997 miles

Front tyres different size to rear tyres

Nearside Front CV Boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on near side rear tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres different size to rear tyres

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front CV Boot slightly damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,494 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 85,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s front indicator damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,715 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,208 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,252 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,252 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,637 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,634 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,804 miles

Offside rear brake judder

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake judder

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,411 miles

engine undershield and inner-wing shields fitted restricting inspection

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,505 miles

all tyre's perished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,267 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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AK53 EZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK53 EZJ, 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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AK53 EZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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