BD53 OYL

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 November 2026 (153 days away)
Last recorded mileage
10,525 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 91% pass rate and 10,525 miles.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage (10,525 miles in 23 years), but a significant jump in usage before Oct 2024 (10,334 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Oct 2025 (10,083 mi/yr equivalent) raises concerns about its true history.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake advisories across 9 tests (Nov 2018–Oct 2025) indicate ongoing wear and potential future costs.
  • Major brake failure (corroded hose) on 2020-11-13 after ADVISORY on 2018-11-14 signals a 2-year delay in critical maintenance.
  • Unusually high mileage jumps before Oct 2024 (10,334 mi/yr equivalent) and Oct 2025 (10,083 mi/yr equivalent) suggest inconsistent usage patterns.
  • Brake hose corrosion was a MAJOR failure in 2020, though it passed the retest, this is a structural concern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, which is a positive sign for immediate safety.
  • The single major failure in 2020 was immediately rectified and passed the retest, showing responsive ownership.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 10,525 mi PASSNov 2007: 12,254 mi PASSNov 2008: 13,962 mi PASSNov 2009: 15,367 mi PASSNov 2010: 16,625 mi PASSOct 2011: 18,037 mi PASSOct 2012: 20,131 mi PASSOct 2012: 20,131 mi FAILNov 2013: 21,895 mi PASSOct 2014: 23,794 mi PASSOct 2015: 25,994 mi PASSNov 2016: 28,526 mi PASSNov 2017: 31,206 mi PASSNov 2018: 33,390 mi PASSNov 2019: 35,796 mi PASSNov 2020: 37,097 mi FAILNov 2020: 37,097 mi PASSNov 2021: 38,554 mi PASSNov 2022: 43,577 mi PASSNov 2023: 51,912 mi PASSOct 2024: 61,652 mi PASSOct 2025: 71,929 mi PASS72k41k11kNov 2006Oct 2025

MOT test history — 20/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 10,525 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 12,254 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 13,962 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 15,367 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2010 PASS 16,625 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 18,037 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oct 2012 PASS 20,131 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
USER ENTERED slight PAS leak (rack)
USER ENTERED exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated
Oct 2012 FAIL 20,131 mi
PRS Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
USER ENTERED slight PAS leak (rack)
USER ENTERED exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated
Nov 2013 PASS 21,895 mi
ADVISORY registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED slight pas leak (rack)
Oct 2014 PASS 23,794 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oct 2015 PASS 25,994 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY slight Pas leak from rack
ADVISORY slight gearbox oil leak
Nov 2016 PASS 28,526 mi
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front no plate cracked
Nov 2017 PASS 31,206 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2018 PASS 33,390 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nov 2019 PASS 35,796 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nov 2020 FAIL 37,097 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY slight movement in o/s upper strut mounting
ADVISORY slight leak from power steering rack
Nov 2020 PASS 37,097 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY slight movement in o/s upper strut mounting
ADVISORY slight leak from power steering rack
Nov 2021 PASS 38,554 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nov 2022 PASS 43,577 mi
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2023 PASS 51,912 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2024 PASS 61,652 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2025 PASS 71,929 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD53 OYL, 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.