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EJ03 DZT

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 148,006 miles

Front tyres worn

oil leak contaminating steering and suspension comoponents

play steering rack ram

suspension arm bushes starting to deterioraate

Fail 28 Mar 2019 148,006 miles

Front tyres worn

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak contaminating steering and suspension comoponents

play steering rack ram

suspension arm bushes starting to deterioraate

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,910 miles

diesel smell but no leek found at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2018 141,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

diesel smell but no leek found at time of test

front brake hose insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 139,338 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 139,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 132,194 miles

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

N/S/F indicator lense missing

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

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 132,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F indicator lense missing

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

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,791 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 121,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 111,931 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 111,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,194 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,069 miles

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

nearside front c.v boot has grease around the joint but no tear

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and worn to 3mm

oil leak noted from turbo

rear lights damaged

strong smell of fuel around car fuel filter damp, no apparent leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2011 76,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front c.v boot has grease around the joint but no tear

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and worn to 3mm

oil leak noted from turbo

rear lights damaged

strong smell of fuel around car fuel filter damp, no apparent leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,421 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,057 miles

advice n/s/r light lense

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,060 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 40,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,101 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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EJ03 DZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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