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BF53 UWM

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,277 mi
Last recorded145,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2016 145,277 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2016 145,277 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 134,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,250 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,250 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 104,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 91,786 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,786 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,165 miles

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

fuel cap not sealing correctly

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,165 miles

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

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

fuel cap not sealing correctly

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,047 miles

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

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

fuel cap of a non genuine type but sealing and secure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 58,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,162 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 34,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF53 UWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UWM, 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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BF53 UWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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