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AP04 KZN

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,345 mi
Last recorded154,345 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 154,345 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Boot doesn't open, access gained through rear seats

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 154,320 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D-bushes worn excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has bulge. (215/55R16 97W). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inners. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat base loose/insecure.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre feathered inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level dipstick broken inside engine.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts. (19"+23" standard fitment). (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,473 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Nov 2020 140,465 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connection where two ear boxes split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 114,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connection where two ear boxes split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,058 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,752 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,751 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,783 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly corroded

front pads appear low

minor stone chips in screen

washer fluid low

Fail 21 Jun 2012 68,776 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly corroded

front pads appear low

minor stone chips in screen

washer fluid low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,705 miles

One front exhaust support missing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,705 miles

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

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

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

One front exhaust support missing

Pass 4 May 2010 57,749 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,528 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 37,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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AP04 KZN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP04 KZN, 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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AP04 KZN is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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