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SC53DZX
2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SC53DZX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 26 Oct 2020
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,010 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted
- restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins to the main front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins to the main front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
21 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins to the main front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted
- restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins to the main front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,550 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- restricted view of sills, covers fitted
- restricted view of engine bay, engine cover fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,082 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
- exhaust bracket broken but still well supported
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,366 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
- unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
- exhaust bracket broken on centre part of exhaust but still well supported
- unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,264 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
- engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported two brackets broken (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
- engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,416 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,934 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202621 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,814 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,602 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,934 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,488 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,924 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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SC53DZX was registered on 2003-11-27
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