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AK53 JVZ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 121,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 121,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,268 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,511 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,511 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,036 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,192 miles

both rear suspension upper arm outer bushes worn close to limits

Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,832 miles

all 4 tyres are low

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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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.

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