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2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
General Information
- Registration GL53VEM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub-frame (6.1.B.2)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,069 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and offside ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
15 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear not supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour near side and offside (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and offside ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,824 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,120 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,269 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,082 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,504 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,934 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 2 Jul 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,502 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,669 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 2 Jul 202627 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,296 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,271 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 2 Jul 202619 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 42,271 MI
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GL53VEM was registered on 2003-12-10
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