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EF03 JKU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,444 mi
Last recorded200,444 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 200,444 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2017 193,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 193,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 170,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 170,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate button stuck in (6.2.B.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 2 May 2015 159,110 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 159,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 159,066 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 144,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 144,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 131,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 131,044 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside front inner tie rod end has slight movements in joint

front brake discs are slightly deteriorated/worn

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 10 Aug 2010 127,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 124,301 miles

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

nearside front washer pressure is slightly weak but works

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 9 Aug 2008 122,470 miles

brake pedal anti-slip is slightly worn

nearside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,704 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,072 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 JKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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