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OU52 JWG

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 JWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 113,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,595 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 103,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,437 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,069 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 91,067 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML on

Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,229 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,314 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,393 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,399 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,574 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,197 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 41,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,383 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 33,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,234 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,173 miles

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

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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OU52 JWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OU52 JWG, 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 OU52 JWG registered?

OU52 JWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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