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PJ52 OHC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,755 mi
Last recorded216,755 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 OHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 216,755 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 204,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 190,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 173,792 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 157,791 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARM

Fail 17 Feb 2022 157,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARM

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 150,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexi hose , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer egde & to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 150,144 miles

Brake cable damaged Lever to cmpensater (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake cable snapped during brake test , lever to compensator

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexi hose , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer egde & to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 118,940 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sense valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 96,442 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to load sensing valve , marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Between white marks (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sense valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,146 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 67,145 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,406 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,625 miles

chip in screen

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,036 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,238 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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PJ52 OHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ52 OHC, 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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PJ52 OHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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