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EF52 TZU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,573 mi
Last recorded165,573 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 TZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 165,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal minimum

parking brake effort on n/s low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 165,573 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss faulty bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column UJ worn (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun-visor (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal minimum

parking brake effort on n/s low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 157,590 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,312 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 135,041 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,041 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2012 122,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,044 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,627 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 49,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,726 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 TZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF52 TZU, 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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EF52 TZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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