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BG52 GCY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,719 mi
Last recorded167,719 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 167,719 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 167,466 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 83,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear footbrake and handbrake readings are lower than offside

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BG52 GCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG52 GCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 GCY registered?

BG52 GCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is BG52 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 GCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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