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LW53 EJL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,269 mi
Last recorded142,269 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 133,999 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe rusty from front to rear axle

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked plate (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs inner surface heavily lipped

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

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

Steering tie rod play in both sides

Upper engine mount worn

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 133,951 miles

Brake cable damaged Centre handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Offside front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe rusty from front to rear axle

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked plate (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs inner surface heavily lipped

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

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

Steering tie rod play in both sides

Upper engine mount worn

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,023 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 127,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,886 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,373 miles

Offside Front play in track rod end

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,236 miles

Offside Front track rod end has play in ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,446 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked But Not Lkely To Be Misread

Tinted Glass

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Uneven tread wear to NSR tyre - possibly due to worn shock absorber

Fail 11 Aug 2016 95,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Uneven tread wear to NSR tyre - possibly due to worn shock absorber

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Uneven tread wear to NSR tyre - possibly due to worn shock absorber

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Uneven tread wear to NSR tyre - possibly due to worn shock absorber

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,954 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tinted glass on side windows

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,954 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tinted glass on side windows

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,744 miles

195/65/16C N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,328 miles

195/65/16C N/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,328 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

195/65/16C N/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS

Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,974 miles

All brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,974 miles

All brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,068 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,588 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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LW53 EJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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