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EK03 DFP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,698 mi
Last recorded178,698 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 178,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 163,423 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped os

Pass 18 Aug 2017 157,423 miles

Front brake discs very rusty,worn on inner side

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside Front Upper drop link joint got play ,not to excess at present

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side mirrors slightly cracked

correct full chassis number behind cover at drivers step

drivers sun visor missing

hazard switch slightly loose

minor damage to nearside seat belt

one rear exhaust rubber mounting adrift

slight damage in swept area of screen

slight exhaust gas leak near front catalyst

slight kerb damage to rear tyre outer walls

some wear in offside upper strut bearing bush

wiper blades slightly smeary & judder

Fail 24 Mar 2017 157,374 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Front brake discs are very rusty & worn on inner side

Nearside Front tyre got extensive kerb damage to outer wall,would advise to replace tyre

Offside exhaust rubber mounting not connected

damage in swept area of screen,in limit

drivers mirror loose,but will not fall off

drivers sun visor missing

lift in offside front upper strut mounting,not to excess

small cut in turbo hose

Pass 2 Mar 2016 151,975 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 151,968 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Rear Stop lamp missing centre stop light (1.2.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 143,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 143,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,974 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre has been run flat

Fail 8 Mar 2013 132,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre has been run flat

Pass 7 Apr 2012 130,896 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 130,882 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 119,610 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 119,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,413 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,459 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2008 89,459 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm slight movement

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 10 May 2007 72,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 55,843 miles

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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EK03 DFP 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 65%.

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 EK03 DFP, 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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EK03 DFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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