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2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,891 mi
Last recorded172,891 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 PFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 168,270 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal split rubber

lower gear box stabliser bushes worn

Fail 9 Apr 2018 168,241 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal split rubber

lower gear box stabliser bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 162,462 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

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

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 7 Apr 2017 162,460 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 162,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 162,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 160,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 155,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 150,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 139,132 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 139,131 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 19 Apr 2010 134,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,449 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 92,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,075 miles

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

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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EU53 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EU53 PFA, 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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EU53 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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