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BD53 WVG

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,572 mi
Last recorded166,572 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 166,572 miles

Child seat(s) fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 166,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat(s) fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 156,163 miles

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

Tyres different size front to rear

Fail 10 Sep 2014 156,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyres different size front to rear

Fail 2 Sep 2013 146,070 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 146,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 135,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 135,349 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 114,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 106,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 88,128 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 87,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,120 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 WVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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