MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions not tested due to lambda wires cut
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded. n/s at limit.
n/s/r brake pipe corroded.
both rear suspension upper arm outer bushes worn close to limits
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
both rear suspension upper arm outer bushes worn close to limits
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres are low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?
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AK53 JVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK53 JVZ, 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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What year was AK53 JVZ registered?
AK53 JVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 September 2003.
Is AK53 JVZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 JVZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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