MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
chip in screen
oil leak engine
rear no. plate
steering rack damp
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
see advisory sheet number 912134457257
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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