CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP04 YFY

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 YFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 144,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2013 129,001 miles

2 exhaust mounts broken

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

Mil light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 129,001 miles

2 exhaust mounts broken

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

Mil light on

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,473 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light on at time of test

centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

several stone chips in windscreen

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,844 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

front brakes spongey

front no plate in poor condition

headlight patterns not very clear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

play in both steering rack inner joints

screen chipped

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 25 Nov 2010 109,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deep cuts in rear tyre tread

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

movemeent in both front steering arms

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

washers poor

Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,186 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
Full Vauxhall Vectra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP04 YFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AP04 YFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP04 YFY?

You can check the full history of AP04 YFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP04 YFY registered?

AP04 YFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AP04 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 YFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP04 YFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP04 YFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.