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EP03 LWV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,824 mi
Last recorded196,824 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 196,824 miles

airbag light on

both front drop links have slight play

both rear light units damaged but not showing white light

centre rear stop light inop

engine and gearbox noisey

engine light on

front number plate damaged

gearbox oiley

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

spare wheel carrier damaged but not insecure

washer bottle cap missing

windscreen chipped in zone A and B

Fail 11 Oct 2012 196,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag light on

both front drop links have slight play

both rear light units damaged but not showing white light

centre rear stop light inop

engine and gearbox noisey

engine light on

front number plate damaged

gearbox oiley

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

spare wheel carrier damaged but not insecure

washer bottle cap missing

windscreen chipped in zone A and B

Pass 11 Oct 2011 187,736 miles

engine oiley

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre poor condition and very much on limit

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Oct 2011 187,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine oiley

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre poor condition and very much on limit

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2010 176,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 164,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 149,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 149,322 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 126,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 99,063 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 97,830 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing low on tread

various small cuts in all tyres

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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EP03 LWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EP03 LWV, 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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EP03 LWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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