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AK53 OML

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,574 mi
Last recorded82,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OML
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 82,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,577 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 70,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,101 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 49,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 49,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 45,025 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,051 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 38,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,484 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 27,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 15,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brakes binding slightly

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,914 miles

binding on offside front brake

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre -worn on inner edges

oil contamination noted aroung gearbox area

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,782 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 OML is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

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

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