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EF03 JFA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

186,867 mi
Last recorded186,867 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 186,867 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill jacking area rotted strongly advise welding both areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/sand o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front wheel arch liners damaged n/s and o/s

Fail 19 Dec 2024 186,867 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill jacking area rotted strongly advise welding both areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/sand o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front wheel arch liners damaged n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Oct 2023 186,867 miles

Central Lower engine steady mount worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have jacking damage and nearside slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 186,867 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower engine steady mount worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have jacking damage and nearside slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 186,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door outer cover plastic strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade was not located on clip now ok

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

Rear Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively cable adjuster has hose clip in cable to take up free travel advise repair, is working (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface n/s and o/s have been replaced with non standard reflectors advise correct type (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

dash board around steering loose advise fixing correctly could drop down

power steering fluid low

rear door can only be opened from inside

wiper self return not working however can be switched off in park position

Fail 3 Oct 2022 186,867 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch faulty, may just need lubrication can select but not instantly (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door outer cover plastic strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade was not located on clip now ok

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low have re set to position (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

Rear Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively cable adjuster has hose clip in cable to take up free travel advise repair, is working (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface n/s and o/s have been replaced with non standard reflectors advise correct type (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

dash board around steering loose advise fixing correctly could drop down

power steering fluid low

rear door can only be opened from inside

wiper self return not working however can be switched off in park position

Pass 16 Sep 2021 181,778 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 181,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 176,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 176,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 162,673 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 162,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 151,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 151,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front windscreen visor insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,887 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 131,519 miles

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

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

drivers seat padding riped

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,519 miles

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

drivers seat padding riped

Pass 21 May 2014 122,161 miles

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

Hazard warning switch sticky

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 May 2014 122,153 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Hazard warning switch sticky

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 116,620 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 116,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rearblade split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,311 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,976 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 JFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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