2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2L Petrol · SG52 MBF
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 110,363 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG52 MBF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
- 110,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG52 MBF 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 (SG52 MBF) between December 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 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: “Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
SG52 MBF Mileage History
- 20/12/200516,278 mi
- 12/11/200729,188 mi+12,910 mi
- 13/11/200836,066 mi+6,878 mi
- 19/11/200836,145 mi+79 mi
- 24/11/200943,513 mi+7,368 mi
- 25/11/200943,514 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/201049,892 mi+6,378 mi
- 15/11/201158,232 mi+8,340 mi
- 15/11/201158,232 mi
- 24/11/201266,366 mi+8,134 mi
- 25/11/201373,444 mi+7,078 mi
- 27/11/201373,446 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/201479,871 mi+6,425 mi
- 20/11/201585,718 mi+5,847 mi
- 21/11/201692,099 mi+6,381 mi
- 18/10/201797,668 mi+5,569 mi
- 18/10/2018103,805 mi+6,137 mi
- 20/10/2018103,807 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/2019106,473 mi+2,666 mi
- 16/11/2020108,316 mi+1,843 mi
- 25/11/2021110,363 mi+2,047 mi
Average of roughly 5,906 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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