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BX53 FYJ

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear outer wheelarches / door shuts corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 91,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear outer wheelarches / door shuts corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 85,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both joints (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mounting missing, system still secure

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 85,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both joints (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mounting missing, system still secure

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,326 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 80,326 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 60,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 42,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2011 42,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2010 36,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 36,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 28,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 22,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2007 16,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,991 miles

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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BX53 FYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX53 FYJ, 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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BX53 FYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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