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BD53 PHJ

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,637 mi
Last recorded192,637 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 192,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 173,794 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 173,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 2 Feb 2017 164,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 149,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 146,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 130,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 123,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

exhaust front mount insecure

washers,petrol and steering warning lights on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 123,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre tread stepped inner edge

exhaust front mount insecure

washers,petrol and steering warning lights on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,568 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 107,568 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,983 miles

advise rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Dec 2010 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre seat belt not extracting

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,035 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,637 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 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD53 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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