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AK55 ZVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 151,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 143,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 135,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 126,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,831 miles

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

Play in inner rack joints

Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 105,533 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,342 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,468 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs worn and scored from inside but not dangerously weakened

Pass 1 Jan 2010 60,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AK55 ZVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,420 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 AK55 ZVJ, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 ZVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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