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FH53 VWC

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,612 mi
Last recorded90,612 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,681 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,291 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2010 64,291 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2009 58,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,811 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,219 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s/front tyres very badly worn on inner edges recommend replacement and geometry check

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,219 miles

o/s and n/s/front tyres very badly worn on inner edges recommend replacement and geometry check

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,138 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 VWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH53 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

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

Is FH53 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 VWC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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