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PF52 NDJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,147 mi
Last recorded174,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 NDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 174,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 160,502 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 160,502 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 158,495 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 152,270 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,268 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 143,930 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 143,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 143,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Driver's (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside Front Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service Brake Recorded Low Efficiency Both sides

Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower. Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,738 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 97,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,128 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,128 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,915 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,173 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,097 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,449 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,449 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,032 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,032 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,576 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 22,541 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,716 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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PF52 NDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF52 NDJ, 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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PF52 NDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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