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BF03 FVS

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,506 mi
Last recorded124,506 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2019 124,454 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,567 miles

2 exhaust brackets missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box joined (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 121,566 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Nov 2016 115,782 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 115,779 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PLUSS FRONT HANGER BROKEN (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,642 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,527 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 8 Nov 2013 96,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,470 miles

Airbag lamp on.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 52,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,207 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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BF03 FVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BF03 FVS, 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 BF03 FVS registered?

BF03 FVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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