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AJ03 BCX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,988 mi
Last recorded142,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 142,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 142,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 139,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 133,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 118,396 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 117,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 98,935 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate advise fit new plate

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,441 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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AJ03 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ03 BCX, 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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What year was AJ03 BCX registered?

AJ03 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AJ03 BCX safe to buy?

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