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EF03 XAM

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 124,409 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 124,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 118,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 118,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 117,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,994 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 113,957 miles

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

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

front steering arms slight play

offside rear tyre slight perishing

strong advise offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2010 109,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 102,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 86,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,606 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 XAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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