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AJ55 SPX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,547 mi
Last recorded145,547 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 145,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 143,994 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,249 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke under rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded running alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 brakepipes corroded running alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm front bushes are perished and cracked

fuel filter housing damp in fuel

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 134,601 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 brakepipes corroded running alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm front bushes are perished and cracked

fuel filter housing damp in fuel

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,031 miles

top of fuel filter housing sits wet/damp but does not appear to be dripping or running off, at time of test.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,505 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 126,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,164 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,560 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 87,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,064 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,351 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,075 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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AJ55 SPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPX, 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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What year was AJ55 SPX registered?

AJ55 SPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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