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EJ03 HHS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,749 mi
Last recorded217,749 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 HHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 217,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 214,663 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 214,663 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 209,897 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Sep 2018 209,884 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2017 193,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 165,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 165,854 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 156,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear rear tyre is slightly out of shape but is not considered to be excessive

Fail 16 Jul 2014 156,049 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear rear tyre is slightly out of shape but is not considered to be excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2013 140,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 134,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 123,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,127 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,127 miles

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

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 HHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ03 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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