2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · PE53 CNC
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 121,991 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 CNC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2017
- 121,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 CNC 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 (PE53 CNC) between June 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
PE53 CNC Mileage History
- 28/06/200640,729 mi
- 12/07/200749,869 mi+9,140 mi
- 21/01/200850,907 mi+1,038 mi
- 19/01/200959,096 mi+8,189 mi
- 03/02/201068,122 mi+9,026 mi
- 31/01/201178,848 mi+10,726 mi
- 31/01/201178,848 mi
- 30/01/201284,446 mi+5,598 mi
- 30/01/201284,446 mi
- 24/01/201393,110 mi+8,664 mi
- 24/01/201393,112 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/2014100,827 mi+7,715 mi
- 22/01/2014100,830 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2015107,191 mi+6,361 mi
- 29/01/2015107,191 mi
- 26/01/2016113,876 mi+6,685 mi
- 10/05/2016114,506 mi+630 mi
- 11/05/2016114,506 mi
- 11/05/2016114,507 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2017121,911 mi+7,404 mi
- 08/05/2017121,991 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 7,482 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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