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MJ52 RXC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 RXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,710 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,667 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,094 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 85,071 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 77,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,189 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,189 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,430 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front abs sensor cable bracket corroded and insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2009 14,430 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both front washers weak spray pattern

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front abs sensor cable bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 20 May 2008 13,840 miles

poor spray from n/r washer

Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,573 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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MJ52 RXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MJ52 RXC, 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 MJ52 RXC registered?

MJ52 RXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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