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BF53 YOG

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,961 mi
Last recorded57,961 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,961 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still insecure

very slight play o/s/f hub

very slight play steering rack inner track rod on n/s

Fail 25 Mar 2017 57,961 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still insecure

very slight play o/s/f hub

very slight play steering rack inner track rod on n/s

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,873 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,150 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,698 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,698 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,698 miles

corrosion to back box

n/s/r tyre worn uneven & going out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,991 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 19 Aug 2008 19,991 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,634 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 YOG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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