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AJ53 SVX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 89,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2019 84,264 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 84,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,496 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 70,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,723 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,283 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,886 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,846 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 SVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 AJ53 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

AJ53 SVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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