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EU53 PFK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,700 mi
Last recorded158,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 158,700 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

staining nearside rack area

wear both front drop links

Pass 12 Jul 2025 150,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

rear foot brake reading low

wear nearside front ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2024 146,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

lagging nearside front brake

lagging offside rear brake

rear foot brake reading low

wear offside front ball joint

wear offside track rod end

Pass 7 Jul 2023 141,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 139,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 139,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 137,221 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2021 137,221 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2020 134,527 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 132,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 132,749 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 127,409 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,034 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 117,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2014 117,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 108,280 miles

wiper scraches in screen

Fail 20 May 2013 108,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper scraches in screen

Pass 30 May 2012 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 92,887 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 92,887 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 84,304 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test

Fail 25 May 2010 84,304 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test

Pass 6 May 2009 69,636 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,559 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 56,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Front braqke pads low advise inspection with wheels removed

Signs of fluid loss from off side rear shock absorber

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,488 miles

Some play noted in near side steering rack ball joint.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,715 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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EU53 PFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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