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DS53CTE
2004 VAUXHALL VECTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration DS53CTE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure center & rear mounts fractured. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,324 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 25 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16/97W (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked. (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,751 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central exhaust hanger corroded through but system still supported.
12 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted original tyre is irreparably punctured 215/55/16/97W (4.1.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central exhaust hanger corroded through but system still supported.
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018 25 Jun 20263 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Upper arm. (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,409 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017 25 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
10 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,151 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,793 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,652 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014 25 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,805 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2013 25 Jun 202622 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,150 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,466 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011 25 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,822 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010 25 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,093 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 25 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,994 MI
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DS53CTE was registered on 2004-02-04
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