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EY53 VWC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,582 mi
Last recorded186,582 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 186,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 177,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 162,754 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,489 miles

front and rear pads low

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Apr 2015 136,267 miles

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Apr 2015 136,267 miles

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

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,835 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

crack in windscreen not obstructing view

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Mar 2013 107,411 miles

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2012 91,698 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,624 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre rim damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,849 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight movement side to side in front wheels

Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 2mm

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight movement side to side in front wheels

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 37,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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EY53 VWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY53 VWC, 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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EY53 VWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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