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FG03 HKL

2003 Opel Vectra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Vectra78,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HKL
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,857 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,629 miles

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

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

play in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,654 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,468 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to open the boot lid

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,265 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,135 miles

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

slight play in n/s streeing rack end

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in n/s streeing rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,267 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,988 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

small nail in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

small nail in tread of the n/side rear tyre.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,583 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,142 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 HKL is a 2003 Opel Vectra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKL, 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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FG03 HKL is a 2003 Opel Vectra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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