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BD53 PCY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,048 mi
Last recorded146,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 146,048 miles

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

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

front grill damaged

rear exhaust mountings broken [corroded]

Fail 3 Jan 2013 146,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

front grill damaged

rear exhaust mountings broken [corroded]

Pass 30 Dec 2011 139,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 133,775 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 133,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 125,864 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,162 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,912 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,381 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 PCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PCY, 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 BD53 PCY registered?

BD53 PCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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