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BF53 YNG

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 107,228 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested burst rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

fuel filter rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,579 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light showing on dash

low brake pad wiring broken

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,922 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,922 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,995 miles

Front un even tyre wear on front tyres

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,973 miles

both the front tyre worn slightly out of shape on the inside edges

exhaust front pipe flexi in poor condition

nearside rear disc pads are on the minimum thickness

offside rear tyre becoming perished

possible bearing/road noise offside front

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,970 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,444 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 YNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF53 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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