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EJ53 ZFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,260 mi
Last recorded161,260 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 161,260 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 161,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 154,723 miles

oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2013 154,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2012 145,704 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 145,594 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 134,230 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 132,347 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 132,347 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 25 Nov 2009 130,517 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 130,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 127,240 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 121,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 100,202 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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EJ53 ZFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 108,331 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 ZFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ53 ZFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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