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FT53 HPA

2004 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,511 mi
Last recorded52,511 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Omega65,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 HPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 52,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 52,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 50,115 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,338 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,382 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,862 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,392 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,485 miles

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

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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FT53 HPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 65,588 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 FT53 HPA, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT53 HPA registered?

FT53 HPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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