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DX53 ZLN

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ZLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,140 miles

Nearside Front brake cencor insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,025 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,872 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,319 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump wet possibly gasket and also engine oil low its been topped up a letter and half (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected idl has an excesive play (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak hose

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump wet possibly gasket and also engine oil low its been topped up a letter and half (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 88,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,319 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,109 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,522 miles

both front lower arms slight play

rear exhaust joints rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,294 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMP DIP BEAM HIGH ADJUSTER MOTOR ON FRONT NEARSIDE LOWER ARM (MOUNTING BALL JOINT LINK ROD INSECURE FROM MOTOR)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMP DIP BEAM HIGH ADJUSTER MOTOR ON FRONT NEARSIDE LOWER ARM (MOUNTING BALL JOINT LINK ROD INSECURE FROM MOTOR)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 47,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,894 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 40,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,381 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated(o/s/f just acceptable)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,776 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 35,381 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,434 miles

difficult to see condition of brake pads on visual inspection

slight play on front offside hub

small split on offside front wishbone bush

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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DX53 ZLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX53 ZLN, 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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DX53 ZLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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