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BD53 NUW

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,087 mi
Last recorded209,087 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 209,087 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

exhaust supports weak

fuel low

n/s/r brake caliaper worn /suggest remove wheel to fully inspect

o/s/f wiperblade worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 208,992 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

exhaust supports worn

fuel low

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 202,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 195,432 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 195,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 195,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 193,484 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 190,743 miles

front steering arms has slight play in joints

Fail 13 Dec 2010 190,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front steering arms has slight play in joints

Pass 9 Dec 2008 125,070 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 12,507 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,906 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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BD53 NUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD53 NUW, 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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BD53 NUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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