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EF03 HYU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,862 mi
Last recorded231,862 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2020 231,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Reverse Lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 218,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 213,331 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 207,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 207,499 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 200,760 miles

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 200,760 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 195,528 miles

Left hand rear brake slight binding

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

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

Right hand rear back plate heavly corroded

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play in left and right steering tie rods

Pass 8 Mar 2014 189,412 miles

Left hand rear back plate heavly corroded

Very slight play in stering track rods

Pass 6 Mar 2013 183,465 miles

Left hand rear back plate excessivley corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 183,415 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Left hand rear back plate excessivley corroded

Rear disscs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 176,580 miles

Very slight play in left hand track rod end

Pass 12 Mar 2011 170,501 miles

Wiper blades slight deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2011 170,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Wiper blades slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 165,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 154,239 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 154,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 145,044 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 145,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 68,350 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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EF03 HYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF03 HYU, 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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EF03 HYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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