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AJ03 BEY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,181 mi
Last recorded151,181 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 151,181 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 139,611 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 139,608 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,537 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,551 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drum stick end (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,700 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,092 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,789 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,362 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 32,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,563 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 BEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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