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EJ53 OVH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,570 mi
Last recorded162,570 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 162,570 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 162,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 121,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,541 miles

slight movement at steering wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,479 miles

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

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

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,434 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 98,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

rear both side brake discs worns

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,451 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,016 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 71,016 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,210 miles

lower engine cover fitted

rear brake discs corroded

small cut in nearside rear tyre wall

small dent in offside front whell rim

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 OVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ53 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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