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ET03 EXS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

200,324 mi
Last recorded200,324 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 200,324 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 200,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 187,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 187,737 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 169,908 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 163,052 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 163,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 157,902 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 141,744 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 126,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 126,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 121,713 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 108,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,632 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f track rod end ball joint worn/play (just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre split in outer sidewall

power steering pump moist

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

o/s/f track rod end ball joint worn/play (just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre split in outer sidewall

power steering pump moist

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2008 77,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 77,217 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,332 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 64,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,582 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 46,577 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads very low

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 EXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ET03 EXS, 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 ET03 EXS registered?

ET03 EXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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