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FH53 YJG

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,103 mi
Last recorded87,103 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,103 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,732 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,696 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,945 miles

NSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

NSR tyre 3mm tread

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

OSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,945 miles

NSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

NSR tyre 3mm tread

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

OSF tyre scrubbed off inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,690 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,410 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,067 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 YJG is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJG, 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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FH53 YJG is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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