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DS03 FCU

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,030 mi
Last recorded91,030 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,199 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split...slight movement

fluctuation on rear brake close to acceptable limit

Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,199 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split...slight movement

fluctuation on rear brake close to acceptable limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,705 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

both sides front wishbones bushes splitting

innner faces of front brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2013 78,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

both sides front wishbones bushes splitting

innner faces of front brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,932 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,681 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR INDICATORS FADED.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S AND N/S REAR INDICATORS FADED.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,884 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,650 miles

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

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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DS03 FCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS03 FCU, 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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What year was DS03 FCU registered?

DS03 FCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is DS03 FCU safe to buy?

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