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AK53 VMC

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,177 mi
Last recorded129,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2018 129,177 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipe line corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 125,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 117,850 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,709 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,708 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 95,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,449 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,680 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 VMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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