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BF53 WJY

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,326 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 94,257 miles

Emissions unable to be completed tail pipe blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis and axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis and axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,604 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,108 miles

Nearside Rear N/s/r tyre has age cracks in tread

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,004 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Age cracks in both front tyres

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,238 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,530 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres are low 3mm.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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BF53 WJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 WJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF53 WJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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