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EJ03 EAA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,112 mi
Last recorded220,112 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 220,112 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 220,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 215,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 208,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

has a crack in windscreen outside of b zone

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 16 Feb 2015 208,224 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

has a crack in windscreen outside of b zone

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Mar 2014 202,437 miles

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

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

Smells of salmon and partridge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 202,437 miles

Smells of salmon and partridge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 187,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 168,896 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 155,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 155,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 136,897 miles

Offside rear wheel rim damaged slightly.

Fail 12 Feb 2010 136,897 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside rear wheel rim damaged slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,468 miles

bonnet stay broken

n/s rear light cover broken

o/s seat cushion broken badly

some knocking in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2009 118,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay broken

n/s rear light cover broken

o/s seat cushion broken badly

some knocking in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 95,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both steering rack arm knocking and slightly worn

drivers seat pad worn badly

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,600 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT32

Fail 15 Mar 2007 74,600 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

knock in steering rack border line

unable to see front pads condition

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,800 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 EAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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