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BF53 UWA

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 113,652 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 113,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

centre front pipe brackets broken also centre rear bracket broken off

rear washers no water

Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 94,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 24 Mar 2009 78,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,182 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,838 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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BF53 UWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF53 UWA, 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 BF53 UWA registered?

BF53 UWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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