2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · BD53 RZC
2004 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 141,053 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 RZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 141,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 RZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Vectra (BD53 RZC) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
BD53 RZC Mileage History
- 10/10/2023131,063 mi
- 03/10/2024135,057 mi+3,994 mi
- 03/10/2024135,058 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2025138,097 mi+3,039 mi
- 30/09/2026141,053 mi+2,956 mi
Average of roughly 3,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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