2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · BJ05 OPS
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 58,867 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 OPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 58,867 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.
BJ05 OPS 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 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (BJ05 OPS) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ05 OPS Mileage History
- 13/11/202146,506 mi
- 01/11/202249,561 mi+3,055 mi
- 10/11/202354,724 mi+5,163 mi
- 11/11/202458,845 mi+4,121 mi
- 15/11/202458,867 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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