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AG53 ZSW

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 143,433 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 132,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 215/5017 (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,000 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,161 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,369 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear meatal brake pipe rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,218 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wiper poor

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,084 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AG53 ZSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG53 ZSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG53 ZSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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