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AK53 JWL

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,575 miles

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

exhaust mount is broken but the system is still secure

front tyres are wearing quick on the inside edges

slight play felt in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 61,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,574 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,199 miles

front discs poor condition

rear discs poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs poor condition

rear discs poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,319 miles

Both Front to Rear Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Rust

N/S/F Wheelarch Brake Pipe Showing Signs Of Rust

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Wheelarch Brake Pipe Showing Signs of Rust

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil Leak Evident from Front Timing Cover Seal / Sump Gasket

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust Silencers corroded but not blowing

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,969 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND RUSTED PADS OK

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST

OIL LEAK EVIDENT AT TIMING CASE COVER

REAR DISCS LIPPED AND RUSTED PADS OK

Fail 2 Sep 2008 29,950 miles

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

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND RUSTED PADS OK

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST

OIL LEAK EVIDENT AT TIMING CASE COVER

REAR DISCS LIPPED AND RUSTED PADS OK

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,451 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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AK53 JWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK53 JWL, 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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AK53 JWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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