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EK03 DHG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,840 mi
Last recorded163,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 163,840 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault passenger seat pretensioner connection repaired (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 148,278 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 148,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 144,334 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 144,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 142,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,065 miles

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

n/s/f/ tyre inner edgewear

Pass 26 Jun 2012 133,615 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 133,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 125,269 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 115,332 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 115,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,914 miles

slight play in nearside front drumstick ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 86,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,779 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 DHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DHG, 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 EK03 DHG registered?

EK03 DHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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