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EU03 VZV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,532 mi
Last recorded145,532 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 145,532 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 145,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 141,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 141,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 134,143 miles

Stop lens on light bar

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2009 134,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Stop lens on light bar

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 127,843 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 127,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 119,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,216 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
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EU03 VZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow 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 EU03 VZV, 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

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What year was EU03 VZV registered?

EU03 VZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is EU03 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 VZV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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