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RX53 FJJ

2003 Opel Vectra

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,080 mi
Last recorded154,080 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Vectra78,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FJJ
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 154,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 154,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 143,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,371 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 116,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view tinted heavily (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,303 miles

Both front lights flickering when lights switched off

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,352 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,268 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,214 miles

N/s front steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,016 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,966 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner sidewall is badly worn on upper edge

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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RX53 FJJ is a 2003 Opel Vectra in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 FJJ, 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 RX53 FJJ registered?

RX53 FJJ is a 2003 Opel Vectra, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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