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AJ53 EXT

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,706 mi
Last recorded95,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,706 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,604 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges of tread area wearing low

tyre size-215/55/16

Fail 5 Dec 2018 79,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges of tread area wearing low

nearside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

tyre size-215/55/16

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,569 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,622 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 57,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,101 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,563 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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AJ53 EXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ53 EXT, 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 AJ53 EXT registered?

AJ53 EXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AJ53 EXT safe to buy?

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