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EF03 JFG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 157,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 154,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 150,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH, SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH/ SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 144,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,720 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 140,660 miles

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack damp, near excessive.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 137,798 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 136,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 130,915 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 118,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 112,425 miles

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,425 miles

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

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

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,261 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyres sidewall slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,975 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 96,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,175 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall worn.

nearside inner brake pad clip adrift.

offside front tyre sidewall worn.

slight play nearside inner rack joint.

slight play offside inner rack joint.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 77,859 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 77,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 70,819 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 47,572 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

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 JFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF03 JFG, 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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What year was EF03 JFG registered?

EF03 JFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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