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LW53 EJU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,425 mi
Last recorded114,425 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,425 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,733 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,119 miles

Engine undertray hanging down.

High level brake light n/w.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 79,840 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,840 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,896 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,606 miles

both wipers split

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,550 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2010 59,550 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,512 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,494 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,986 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 32,986 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 EJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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