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EF52 AWJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 AWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 117,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bearing noise on engine

near side washer jet partially blocked

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,385 miles

chassis and front outriggers starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front headlamp mounting slight movement

offside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

suspension and steering starting to rust

Fail 19 Apr 2013 106,384 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

chassis and front outriggers starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front headlamp mounting slight movement

offside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

suspension and steering starting to rust

Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,114 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Dec 2011 106,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake disc very corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 93,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,245 miles

offside/nearside rear tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,245 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside/nearside rear tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 46,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EF52 AWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF52 AWJ, 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 EF52 AWJ registered?

EF52 AWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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