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EF13 ZXJ

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

249,383 mi
Last recorded249,383 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 ZXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 249,383 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear 'Dog bone'. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 249,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear 'Dog bone'. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 229,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 229,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Centre row, N/S seatbelt. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2024 205,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing rough when rotated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing rough when rotated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 205,488 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing rough when rotated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mounting/bearing rough when rotated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 175,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 160,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. Manufactured date 21/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 160,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. Manufactured date 21/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 137,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 137,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 125,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row N/S seat. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 125,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre seat row N/S seat. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 2.3mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central seat row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 2.8mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight noise and roughness

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp inop

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight noise and roughness

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp inop

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,222 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,529 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 30,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing middle row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EF13 ZXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 EF13 ZXJ, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF13 ZXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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