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EJ53 YRL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,001 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure wheel arch liner loose ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 122,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure wheel arch liner loose ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,118 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,561 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

minor play in rack ends

rear brake pads not applying to full surface of the brake disc

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,289 miles

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

both wipers are starting to smear

front number plate cracked but still secure and readable

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,399 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,503 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 51,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,478 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 35,081 miles

all tyres low.

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 YRL 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 70%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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