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AJ55 JWX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 17696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine17,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,677 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 115,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,418 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 105,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,985 miles

Both steering rack ends have play

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc's pitted

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both steering rack ends have play

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc's pitted

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,468 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,468 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,741 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,740 miles

front wipers park in various positions on windscreen although not a reason for rejection it will block the drivers view

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers park in various positions on windscreen although not a reason for rejection it will block the drivers view

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,339 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,961 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,777 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 38,777 miles

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

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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AJ55 JWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 17,696cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,420 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 AJ55 JWX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 JWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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