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BV03 FJK

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,784 mi
Last recorded156,784 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 156,784 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy oil leaks

nearside innewr track rod end worn - recommend replacement

offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 154,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 146,068 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,529 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn near to the limits.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 129,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 129,240 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,322 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm front bush is worn close to limits,

Pass 18 Mar 2009 104,460 miles

front to centre exhaust joints corroded.

rear exhaust box in very poor condition.

rear exhaust leak has been repaired not replaced and may n ot last long.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 104,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN NEAR TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT .

front to centre exhaust joints corroded.

rear exhaust box in very poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,028 miles

near side front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread.

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2007 85,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,533 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 75,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nsf wheel bearing. rear pads low.

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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BV03 FJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV03 FJK, 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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BV03 FJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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