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BF03 NNV

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,340 mi
Last recorded185,340 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 185,340 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear brake hoses have light corrosion to the ferrules

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on the outer edge

one of the nearside rear position lamps not working but not more than 50%

rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive

spanner/malfunction lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 185,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear brake hoses have light corrosion to the ferrules

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on the outer edge

one of the nearside rear position lamps not working but not more than 50%

rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive

spanner/malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 177,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 177,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 169,890 miles

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

Nearside Inner cv grease no leak found time of test

Oil leak BAD ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2016 169,886 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner cv grease no leak found time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak BAD ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2015 156,528 miles

both front tyres wearing low

oil leak on engine

slight wear to front arms rear bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2015 156,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

oil leak on engine

slight wear to front arms rear bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroded

rear plate damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 129,621 miles

front discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 118,140 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 118,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,972 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,121 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 NNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 BF03 NNV, 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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BF03 NNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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