2003 Vauxhall Omega 2.2L Petrol · BF53 WJY
2003 Vauxhall Omega (2.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 94,326 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL OMEGA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF53 WJY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2024
- 94,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF53 WJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Omega (BF53 WJY) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BF53 WJY Mileage History
- 07/02/202290,964 mi
- 26/01/202391,021 mi+57 mi
- 23/01/202494,257 mi+3,236 mi
- 02/02/202494,326 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 1,694 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Omega
Our database tracks 2 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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Common Problems: VAUXHALL OMEGA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Subframe and suspension mounting point corrosion(Serious)
GetCarWise's MOT-data analysis singles out the Omega B for structural rot in the load-bearing areas around the subframe and suspension mountings, quoting failure rates of many times the national average at steering and suspension mounting points, with corrosion starting inside box sections where moisture is trapped and welding repairs costed at £1,500-£3,000. BreakerYard's Omega guide covers the same structure from the owner's side: a knock over bumps from worn or corroded suspension arms. Because the rot works inward from the seams, a car can look presentable outside and still be declared dangerous underneath.
- Cambelt interval cut to 40,000 miles, with pump and tensioner(Serious)
BreakerYard's Omega guide explains that the cambelt was originally expected to last about 80,000 miles but Vauxhall later halved that to 40,000, and warns that the job is more involved than on many cars: the water pump should be renewed with the belt because it fails at the same time, and the tensioner can slacken as it wears. GetCarWise lists the timing belt among the Omega's big-ticket items at £350-£500, with multiple component replacements typical on cars of this age. Ignore it and the interference petrol engines meet their own valves, which is a write-off rather than a repair.
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- Subframe and suspension mounting point corrosionSerious
GetCarWise's MOT-data analysis singles out the Omega B for structural rot in the load-bearing areas around the subframe and suspension mountings, quoting failure rates of many times the national average at steering and suspension mounting points, with corrosion starting inside box sections where moisture is trapped and welding repairs costed at £1,500-£3,000. BreakerYard's Omega guide covers the same structure from the owner's side: a knock over bumps from worn or corroded suspension arms. Because the rot works inward from the seams, a car can look presentable outside and still be declared dangerous underneath.
- Cambelt interval cut to 40,000 miles, with pump and tensionerSerious
BreakerYard's Omega guide explains that the cambelt was originally expected to last about 80,000 miles but Vauxhall later halved that to 40,000, and warns that the job is more involved than on many cars: the water pump should be renewed with the belt because it fails at the same time, and the tensioner can slacken as it wears. GetCarWise lists the timing belt among the Omega's big-ticket items at £350-£500, with multiple component replacements typical on cars of this age. Ignore it and the interference petrol engines meet their own valves, which is a write-off rather than a repair.
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