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EJ03 DNX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,522 mi
Last recorded167,522 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 DNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 167,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 167,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 160,203 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eye level brakelight disconnected

Fail 26 Mar 2015 160,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eye level brakelight disconnected

Pass 26 Mar 2014 153,190 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2013 138,634 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 138,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 125,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 125,735 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,640 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear foot brake effort low [close to minimum limit]

Fail 27 Apr 2010 101,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear foot brake effort low [close to minimum limit]

Pass 5 May 2009 95,363 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low bald on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2009 95,362 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2008 80,026 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 80,026 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

brake fluid level low in master cylinder

rear service effort low on n/s

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,122 miles

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

n/s/rear service brake low effort

Pass 2 May 2006 47,710 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 47,710 miles

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

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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EJ03 DNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJ03 DNX, 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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EJ03 DNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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