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LC52 EYJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,826 miles

Brake warning light showing on dash

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil filler cap is broken / loose

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake warning light showing on dash

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil filler cap is broken / loose

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge of tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip/Main bulb fitted incorrectly no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge of tyre. ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,241 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,241 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s steering arm to rack inner joint(inside gaiter). (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s anti roll bar links. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s headlight bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,823 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,351 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,874 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,874 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,264 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre damaged 195/65r16 and near side front side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2008 30,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre damaged 195/65r16 and near side front side wall

Fail 29 May 2007 25,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 22,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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LC52 EYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LC52 EYJ, 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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LC52 EYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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