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BG03 WJX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 138,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Note;- Front shocker(s) weak/play.

Note;- front wheel trim(s) missing?

Note;- slight tear on outter wall of offside front tyre.

Note;- slight wear on wiper stalk.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Note;- Front shocker(s) weak/play.

Note;- front wheel trim(s) missing?

Note;- slight tear on outter wall of offside front tyre.

Note;- slight wear on wiper stalk.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 124,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,148 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 109,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 109,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,975 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,948 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,355 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BG03 WJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 BG03 WJX, 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 BG03 WJX registered?

BG03 WJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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