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EJ03 YZA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,376 mi
Last recorded168,376 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 168,376 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 164,399 miles

o/s/r parking brake needs service

Pass 10 Aug 2015 162,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S + O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 158,894 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 158,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 158,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

service brake pedal antislip pad worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 158,893 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

service brake pedal antislip pad worn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 154,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 152,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 136,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front head lamop slightly loose.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,030 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front head lamop slightly loose.

reversing lights staying on.

Pass 6 May 2010 124,033 miles

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

n/s rear caliper handbrake lever or cable sticking slightly.

n/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

slight play in steering rack ends.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,777 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear caliper handbrake lever or cable sticking slightly.

n/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

o/s front brake binding slighty.

slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,245 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 91,529 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on 3 to 4mm.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 91,529 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres getting low on 3 to 4mm.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 16 May 2007 73,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 57,725 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 YZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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