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AX53 GLZ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,415 mi
Last recorded163,415 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 163,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2024 161,708 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side indicator repeater slight damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side would recommend to change soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,803 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 158,401 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 158,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 154,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 154,771 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 149,385 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration should investigate. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively marginal pass, and pads worn very thin, should investiate and repair. (1.2.1 (f))

steering feel stiff, should investigate .

Pass 5 Nov 2019 145,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation within , should replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bothside front rod inner ball joints play,and steering feel stiff. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen within m o t limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust heat shield partially insecure,should secure.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal support mounting broken can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation within , should replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bothside front rod inner ball joints play,and steering feel stiff. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen within m o t limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust heat shield partially insecure,should secure.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,563 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,248 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 128,248 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,561 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wearing on edges

both front drop link ball joints slight play

heat sheild loose

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wearing on edges

both front drop link ball joints slight play

heat sheild loose

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,978 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,034 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,034 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust outer skin

slight play in rear bearing bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,034 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust outer skin

slight play in rear bearing bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,567 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,318 miles

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX53 GLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 AX53 GLZ, 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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AX53 GLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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