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AX03 EFS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,324 mi
Last recorded174,324 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 174,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 11 Dec 2020 174,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 25 Jun 2019 161,697 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Inop

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S Wiper Blade Slightly Smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2019 161,672 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded but not within 12 inches of prescribed area

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018
Pass 2 Jun 2017
Pass 7 Jun 2016

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 112,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,879 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,879 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 93,187 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre brake light not working

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 May 2011 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 70,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,781 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,202 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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AX03 EFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 AX03 EFS, 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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AX03 EFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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