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EF03 JFZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,735 mi
Last recorded208,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 208,735 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 208,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 208,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative rod missing (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure bolt loose (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing bolt missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 202,252 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 193,400 miles

slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 184,736 miles

air bag lamp on dashboard.

damage to nearside front door mirror.

engine management lamp on dashboard.

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

offside and nearside front steering rack gaiters deteriating.

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arms inner joints.

spare tyre worn below 1.6 mm tread depth.

stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 184,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

air bag lamp on dashboard.

damage to nearside front door mirror.

engine management lamp on dashboard.

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

offside and nearside front steering rack gaiters deteriating.

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arms inner joints.

spare tyre worn below 1.6 mm tread depth.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 181,091 miles

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

air bag lamp illuminated.

engine management lamp illuminated.

nearside front door mirror surround slightly damaged.

slight play in nearside front steering arm inner joint.

small cut in offside front tyre, outer sidewall.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 181,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

airbag light is on

eml is on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 165,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 165,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 141,257 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2009 127,244 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 127,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,014 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 97,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 72,767 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 JFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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