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BC03 FSA

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 88,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,470 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,808 miles

N/S/F fog light out

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/S/F fog light out

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,835 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,054 miles

steering rack gaiter securing clips twisted

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,029 miles

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

steering rack gaiter securing clips twisted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,062 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,477 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
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BC03 FSA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BC03 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

BC03 FSA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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