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FG03 EGK

2003 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Vectra78,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EGK
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,933 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,007 miles

both sides brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to some suspension components

ns headlamp broken & cable tied on

oil leak

oil seepage at pas rack

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 109,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both sides brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to some suspension components

ns headlamp broken & cable tied on

oil leak

oil seepage at pas rack

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,888 miles

front brake pipes corroded and greased

Fail 11 Apr 2015 99,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,370 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear and offside rear top hub bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,122 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear and offside rear top hub bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,056 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very slight play in both rear upper hub bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very slight play in both rear upper hub bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,022 miles

offside rack boot damp with oil

Fail 5 Apr 2012 76,022 miles

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

offside rack boot damp with oil

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,138 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,112 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 56,791 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,352 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,929 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 41,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,420 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Vectra?

Based on 5,243 MOT tests across 693 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,405
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 371
Brake pipe excessively corroded 311
Registration plate lamp not working 189
position lamp(s) not working 141
Direction indicator incorrect colour 137
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FG03 EGK is a 2003 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,431 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 Opel Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG03 EGK registered?

FG03 EGK is a 2003 Opel Vectra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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