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2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
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- Registration SW52FUT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
2 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,701 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
30 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,270 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,654 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 9 Jun 20267 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,176 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 9 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) Dangerous
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) Dangerous
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,483 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 110,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,556 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 9 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,325 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010 9 Jun 202631 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,457 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202624 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,783 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
18 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,424 MI
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SW52FUT was registered on 2003-01-17
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