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DS03 FOV

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,913 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 100,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened back side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,657 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,564 miles

n/s/front tyreworn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 61,080 miles

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

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

n/s rear h/brake locking up on slight application of h/brake lever?

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge!

rear exhaust corroding on joints!

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,080 miles

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

n/s rear h/brake locking up on slight application of h/brake lever?

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge!

rear exhaust corroding on joints!

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,972 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges![ tracking check advised?]

Fail 31 Mar 2011 55,972 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges![ tracking check advised?]

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,063 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,906 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,434 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 23,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 FOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

DS03 FOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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