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LW53 EJK

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 134,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 124,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,186 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 113,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 89,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,784 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,571 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,160 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,597 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,185 miles

hazard switch

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,668 miles

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

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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LW53 EJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LW53 EJK, 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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What year was LW53 EJK registered?

LW53 EJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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