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ET03 EXK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,618 mi
Last recorded181,618 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 EXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 181,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 172,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 167,445 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 167,367 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 163,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 158,950 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 158,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 150,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,097 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,415 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r fog light lense broken

Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,514 miles

nearside inner rack joint slight play

offside rear rim slight runout

Fail 26 Nov 2010 115,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside inner rack joint slight play

offside rear rim slight runout

Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,486 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 104,486 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,924 miles

Both front wipers split but clearing the screen,

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

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)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perished but not through to the cords,

slight play in the steering rack on both sides,

Fail 29 Nov 2008 92,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wipers split but clearing the screen,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perished but not through to the cords,

slight play in the steering rack on both sides,

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,275 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 83,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,675 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 58,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ET03 EXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 ET03 EXK, 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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ET03 EXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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