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YY52 FCZ

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,231 mi
Last recorded148,231 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 FCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 148,207 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe and back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 151,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill cover fitted

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 151,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in steering column

Offside sill cover fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 147,095 miles

EML on

Nearside sill covers fitted

Nearside windscreen has stone chip

Offside sill covers fitted

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in steering column

Fail 5 May 2017 147,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. passenger (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

EML on

Nearside sill covers fitted

Nearside windscreen has stone chip

Offside sill covers fitted

all FOUR tyres wearing and perished

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in steering column

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,367 miles

Nearside sill covers fitted

Nearside windscreen has stone chip

Offside sill covers fitted

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in steering wheel column

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,959 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bad oil leak

centre rear seatbelt not tested

footbrake has slight travel

Fail 2 Sep 2014 138,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

EML on

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bad oil leak

centre rear seatbelt not tested

footbrake has slight travel

Pass 6 Sep 2013 138,354 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f headlight starting to cloud

o/s/r and n/s/r brakes have slight bind

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2013 138,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f headlight starting to cloud

o/s/r and n/s/r brakes have slight bind

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,265 miles

eml light on

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

stone chip to n/s windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2012 135,264 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

stone chip to n/s windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2011 129,635 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Bottom of the engine is oily

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc's lipped and have surface rust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stone chips to the windscreen

Surface rust to the front brake disc's

Pass 30 Jun 2011 129,635 miles

Bottom of the engine is oily

Engine managment lamp on

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc's lipped and have surface rust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stone chips to the windscreen

Surface rust to the front brake disc's

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,688 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 107,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,770 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge.

Rear exhaust mountings missing.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,804 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,303 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 51,174 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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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YY52 FCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY52 FCZ, 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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YY52 FCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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