2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Gas bi-fuel · BF53 DFP
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, gas bi-fuel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 203,995 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- GAS BI-FUEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF53 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 203,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF53 DFP 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 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (BF53 DFP) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BF53 DFP Mileage History
- 06/03/2024193,097 mi
- 07/04/2025198,842 mi+5,745 mi
- 23/04/2025198,864 mi+22 mi
- 15/04/2026203,995 mi+5,131 mi
- 15/04/2026203,995 mi
Average of roughly 5,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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