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BC03 CYJ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,129 mi
Last recorded77,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

slight play both rear upper outer suspension bushs

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,129 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

slight play both rear upper outer suspension bushs

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,772 miles

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

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,244 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,244 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,951 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.- borderline

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 28 Jun 2008 41,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin.- borderline

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,527 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,100 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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BC03 CYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BC03 CYJ, 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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What year was BC03 CYJ registered?

BC03 CYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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