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BF51 VFG

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,410 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,809 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,341 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 97,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,969 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 89,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,776 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has 2 nails in it

O/S/R Tyre side walls cracking

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,264 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 74,264 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 70,129 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 70,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF51 VFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 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 BF51 VFG, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF51 VFG registered?

BF51 VFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 VFG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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