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EJ53 ZCU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,859 mi
Last recorded139,859 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,859 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 139,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 127,749 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 118,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,410 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 104,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,097 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 61,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,213 miles

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

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 ZCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZCU, 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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What year was EJ53 ZCU registered?

EJ53 ZCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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