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BD03 FYY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 145,466 miles

NSF + OSF steering arm play

Nearside Front rim damage

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 145,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

NSF + OSF steering arm play

Nearside Front rim damage

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 136,014 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

o/s/r tyre nail + perrish + spliting

Fail 19 May 2015 136,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

o/s/f door stop

o/s/r tyre nail + perrish + spliting

Pass 27 May 2014 127,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

offside and nearside headlamps starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 May 2014 127,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

offside and nearside headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,395 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing close to the limit on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 111,395 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing close to the limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,046 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,782 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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BD03 FYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BD03 FYY, 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 BD03 FYY registered?

BD03 FYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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