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AK05 SJX

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

263,659 mi
Last recorded263,659 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 263,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 263,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 243,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 223,117 miles

Both front rack ends slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2011 192,888 miles

1) Slight play in O/S and N/S inner steering arm ball joints.

2) Nail in N/S/R Tyre .

3) Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 162,816 miles

1) Small chip in windscreen drivers side.

2) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering arm ball joints.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 162,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

1) Small chip in windscreen drivers side.

2) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering arm ball joints.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 132,126 miles

slight play wear rear suspension top arm bushes/outer

slight play/wear steering rack inner arms

Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,581 miles

rear suspension top arm bushes worn

slight wear in steering rack

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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AK05 SJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AK05 SJX, 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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AK05 SJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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