2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2L Petrol · BT03 FVU
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 146,713 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2198cc
BT03 FVU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2013
- 146,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BT03 FVU Mileage History
- 26/07/200633,538 mi
- 27/07/200633,541 mi+3 mi
- 03/07/200751,034 mi+17,493 mi
- 21/07/200868,294 mi+17,260 mi
- 21/07/200868,294 mi
- 24/07/200992,244 mi+23,950 mi
- 24/07/200992,244 mi
- 24/07/2010108,415 mi+16,171 mi
- 27/07/2011119,733 mi+11,318 mi
- 27/07/2011119,733 mi
- 23/07/2012137,660 mi+17,927 mi
- 23/07/2012137,663 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2013146,713 mi+9,050 mi
- 10/09/2013146,713 mi
Average of roughly 15,879 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
BT03 FVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (BT03 FVU) between July 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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