BD53 DTX

2003 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1248 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 January 2018
Last recorded mileage
34,351 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Vauxhall has 15 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 34,351 miles. The vehicle has been off-road for significant periods, including a 3-year gap in 2016, and has no valid MOT since 2018.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,539 miles/year, with a significant 3-year gap in 2016-2019 and no MOT recorded for that period, raising serious concerns about its maintenance and roadworthiness.

Things to check

  • Six major MOT failures across critical systems (tyres, brakes, windscreen, lights, steering, suspension) from 2006 to 2018.
  • Nine passed MOTs are insufficient to offset the 6 failures, indicating a pattern of reactive repairs.
  • The vehicle has been off-road for a 3-year period (2016-2019) with no recorded MOT or service history.
  • No valid MOT since 2018, making it illegal to drive on public roads and a significant safety risk.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its time.
  • Consistent, albeit low, mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 34,351 mi PASSOct 2009: 42,405 mi PASSOct 2010: 46,738 mi PASSOct 2011: 52,289 mi PASSOct 2012: 58,817 mi FAILOct 2012: 58,817 mi PASSOct 2013: 63,507 mi FAILOct 2013: 63,509 mi PASSSep 2014: 65,211 mi FAILSep 2014: 65,216 mi PASSSep 2015: 69,457 mi FAILSep 2015: 69,457 mi PASSJan 2017: 79,670 mi FAILJan 2017: 79,670 mi PASSApr 2018: 84,935 mi FAIL85k60k34kDec 2006Apr 2018

MOT test history — 9/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 34,351 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oct 2009 PASS 42,405 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oct 2010 PASS 46,738 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 52,289 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2012 FAIL 58,817 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oct 2012 PASS 58,817 mi
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oct 2013 FAIL 63,507 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oct 2013 PASS 63,509 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 65,211 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
USER ENTERED Front and rear tyres are different sizes
Sep 2014 PASS 65,216 mi
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Sep 2015 FAIL 69,457 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDICTION
Sep 2015 PASS 69,457 mi
ADVISORY OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDICTION
Jan 2017 FAIL 79,670 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 79,670 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 84,935 mi
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD53 DTX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.