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OV03 PXU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 PXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 142,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aims slightly faded

n/s/r outer sill corroding

very slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 4 Jun 2025 141,617 miles

aims slightly faded

all brake discs worn and corroded

n/s lower swivel boot in a poor condition

n/s/r outer sill corroding!

Pass 12 Jun 2024 140,853 miles

aims slightly faded

hazard button stiff

n/s/r outer sill corroded

slight wear/play o/s/f lower swivel and boot small splits

Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,699 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r sill end corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

Pass 30 May 2022 138,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f outer c.v. boot damp & a tiny split

Pass 12 Jun 2021 137,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,975 miles

all brake discs very rusty

front tyres badly perished

o/s headlamp slightly loose

small oil leaks

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2019 134,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 132,987 miles

all discs rusty, worn & corroded

front tyres lightly perished

hand brake high

light surface rust

slight play both front top mounts

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Jun 2018 132,984 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all discs rusty, worn & corroded

front tyres lightly perished

hand brake high

light surface rust

slight play both front top mounts

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,770 miles

chips on screen

o/s c.v. boot damp

slight wear/play in rack ends

Pass 31 May 2016 129,812 miles

o/s c.v. boot damp

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,676 miles

chips on screen

n/s/f & o/s/f seatbelt buckle buttons slightly stiff

slight play in column

Fail 29 Jun 2015 127,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chips on screen

n/s/f & o/s/f seatbelt buckle buttons slightly stiff

slight play in column

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,566 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,392 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,390 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,923 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 58,552 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 58,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,065 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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OV03 PXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OV03 PXU, 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 OV03 PXU registered?

OV03 PXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 PXU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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