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PJ03 EDF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

262,861 mi
Last recorded262,861 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 262,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 254,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 254,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached upper attachment insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 249,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 249,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 229,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 229,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower securing pin sheered off (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 204,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 204,708 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear broke on test (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted adjustment rod missing (1.1.17 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 179,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 179,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 152,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,186 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 134,186 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty does not turn off (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,193 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,594 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,244 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 83,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,470 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,423 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 34,421 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,493 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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PJ03 EDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ03 EDF, 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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PJ03 EDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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