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OV53OXW
2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2198cc
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- Registration OV53OXW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
9 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,694 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,694 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,859 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 172,859 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,848 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,195 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CENTRAL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,852 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,867 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020 4 Jul 20269 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,527 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Small Chip On Front Windscreen
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,584 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,833 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,249 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,700 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,902 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,635 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013 4 Jul 20269 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,783 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,831 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,831 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,697 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,705 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009 4 Jul 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,521 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008 4 Jul 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,848 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 4 Jul 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,992 MI
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OV53OXW was registered on 2003-10-17
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