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AJ53 ZFM

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,529 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 120,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 112,021 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,763 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,726 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,145 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and cracking advise replace

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and cracking advise replace

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 69,735 miles

(1)Nearside front tyre wear outer edge.(2)Offside rear tyre wear edges 2mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,735 miles

(1)Nearside front tyre wear outer edge.(2)Offside rear tyre wear edges 2mm.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,249 miles

1.Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge 2-3mm. 2.Offside rear tyre wearing edges 2mm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 1,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 1,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,417 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 ZFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZFM, 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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AJ53 ZFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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