MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
steering malfunction light on
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs slightly corroded on the inner face
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre 2-3mm approx on outer edge
slight corrosion on exhaust rear flexi brake hose ferrols
slight corrosion on exhaust rear section through outer skin
slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre 2-3mm approx on outer edge
slight corrosion on exhaust rear flexi brake hose ferrols
slight corrosion on exhaust rear section through outer skin
slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front indicator condensation
oil low engine
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?
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AJ53 ZFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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