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FM52 EXJ

2003 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,000 mi
Last recorded109,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Vectra78,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EXJ
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

E.M.L Illuminated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,421 miles

2 x wipers grating

4 x brake flexi ferrules corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

eml on

n/s/f strut bearing notchy

Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,379 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 x wipers grating

4 x brake flexi ferrules corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

n/s/f strut bearing notchy

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,364 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,205 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut tread area nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,254 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,127 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

em light on dash illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,735 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 66,735 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,716 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 58,716 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,207 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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FM52 EXJ is a 2003 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FM52 EXJ, 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 FM52 EXJ registered?

FM52 EXJ is a 2003 Opel Vectra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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