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EJ53 OSZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

171,621 mi
Last recorded171,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 OSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 171,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 163,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive behind step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 150,471 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 150,466 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 146,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,180 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,140 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,766 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

rear no. plate

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Sep 2014 127,762 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

chip in screen

oil leak engine

rear no. plate

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,348 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

damage to nearside body work

damage to offside body sill

nearside rear light lens lower damaged

tow bar fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2013 122,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

damage to nearside body work

damage to offside body sill

damage to outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

nearside rear light lens lower damaged

tow bar fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

damage to ns

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

osf outer door handle loose

rear discs worn

service light on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2012 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

damage to ns

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

osf outer door handle loose

rear discs worn

service light on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,348 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

damage o/s sill

general body damage

n/s/f wheel damaged

rear tyres damage to side walls

tyres wearing uneven on front

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

both rear tyres have some cuts

damage to rear light lens covers

damage to sills

rear discs worn

service light on

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2010 94,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag light on

both rear tyres have some cuts

damage to rear light lens covers

damage to sills

rear discs worn

service light on

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,722 miles

damage to ns

damage to rear bumper

gearbox sounds noisey

serive light on

air bag light on

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

some slight sideways movement found on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Sep 2009 84,722 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

damage to ns

damage to rear bumper

gearbox sounds noisey

serive light on

some slight sideways movement found on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2008 74,537 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s/r bodywork

damage to o/s/f wheel rim and tyre sidewall

play in both steering rack drumstick joints.Close to limits and will need attention soon

stonechips in windscreen

temp repair to o/s headlight

Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s/r bodywork

damage to o/s/f wheel rim and tyre sidewall

play in both steering rack drumstick joints.Close to limits and will need attention soon

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,088 miles

see advisory sheet number 912134457257

Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 55,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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EJ53 OSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EJ53 OSZ, 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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EJ53 OSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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