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AK54 CTV

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,340 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 144,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 143,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,950 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 141,620 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 141,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 140,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 139,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 136,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 126,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,029 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 117,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 107,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both sides rear tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,054 miles

both rear tyres low on edge on legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

battery light on

both rear tyres low on edge on legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,225 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,461 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,925 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,644 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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AK54 CTV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 AK54 CTV, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK54 CTV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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