2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · KC53 VYR
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 124,815 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC53 VYR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2021
- 124,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC53 VYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (KC53 VYR) between June 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
KC53 VYR Mileage History
- 01/06/200611,935 mi
- 29/05/200727,582 mi+15,647 mi
- 26/10/200733,575 mi+5,993 mi
- 10/10/200841,887 mi+8,312 mi
- 26/09/200953,344 mi+11,457 mi
- 12/11/201065,723 mi+12,379 mi
- 04/11/201175,114 mi+9,391 mi
- 10/11/201286,271 mi+11,157 mi
- 12/11/201286,308 mi+37 mi
- 25/10/201396,599 mi+10,291 mi
- 25/10/201396,599 mi
- 08/11/2014105,585 mi+8,986 mi
- 10/11/2014105,585 mi
- 29/12/2015109,848 mi+4,263 mi
- 19/01/2017113,616 mi+3,768 mi
- 22/12/2017118,170 mi+4,554 mi
- 22/12/2018120,327 mi+2,157 mi
- 14/11/2019244,720 mi+124,393 mi
- 06/10/2020123,895 mi-120,825 mi
- 09/10/2020123,901 mi+6 mi
- 08/09/2021124,815 mi+914 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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