CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN03 LFJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 LFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,478 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 159,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 140,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 134,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2019 134,331 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 128,629 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 128,628 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox insecure to engine all bolts loose

Pass 11 May 2017 120,423 miles

brake discs all round scored and corroded brake pads low

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 May 2017 120,243 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs all round scored and corroded brake pads low

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 May 2016 116,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 116,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,216 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,621 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 90,621 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,302 miles

air bag warning lamp on.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,300 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag warning lamp on.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn, bald on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit.

offside and nearside front wiper blades rubbers split.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and low on inner edge.

offside tyre unevenly worn, bald on inner edge, nail in shoulder of tyre and worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,598 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs inner slight lipped

offside front washers poor

slight noise from offside front when spun

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,279 miles

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

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

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

slight play on both steering rack arms

Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre on inside edge opproching wear band

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,957 miles

offside front tyre on inside edge opproching wear band

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,140 miles

Very slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Very slight play in both front track rods

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 43,427 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,503 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN03 LFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 EN03 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN03 LFJ?

You can check the full history of EN03 LFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN03 LFJ registered?

EN03 LFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is EN03 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 LFJ shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN03 LFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN03 LFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.