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FH53 VRD

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,487 miles

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

various corrosion underside + front inner aches

Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,486 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

various corrosion underside + front inner aches

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,802 miles

Nearside Front steering idle arm bush wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner + outer sills corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,831 miles

Front o/s & n/s headlamp plastic lens' deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,589 miles

Front headlamp plastic lens' slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,589 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front headlamp plastic lens' slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,080 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,874 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,496 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,834 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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FH53 VRD is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH53 VRD, 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 FH53 VRD registered?

FH53 VRD is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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