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EF52 LXJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,949 mi
Last recorded134,949 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 134,949 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,949 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure flange between front pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,949 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 134,949 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 134,949 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,304 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

recommending changing n/s/f mirror glass

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,304 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,818 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,818 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,851 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 6,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,305 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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EF52 LXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EF52 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

EF52 LXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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