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DS03 VJX

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,624 mi
Last recorded56,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,075 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,056 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken (system still secure)

exhaust system corroded & has minor leaks

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked/deteriorated

offside main brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak engine area (possibly nearside corner of cam box)

powered steering pipes & hoses have light misting of oil

Pass 29 May 2015 50,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front exhaust section support bracket corroded (system still secure)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,654 miles

Both main brake pipes corroded.

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both main brake pipes corroded.

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,821 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,749 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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DS03 VJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

DS03 VJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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