BF03 RKV

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
SILVER
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 May 2017
Last recorded mileage
21,912 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 21,912 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated failures and advisories for critical safety systems demand thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,514 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures (11 major) and advisories (9 related) across 20 tests indicate chronic neglect.
  • Tyre condition repeatedly flagged (8 tests) and exhaust deterioration (3 tests) show systemic wear.
  • Suspension failures (2 major) and advisories (2 related) for ball joints and anti-roll bar links.
  • First registration in 2003 means this vehicle is 23 years old, with accumulated wear expected.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,514 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation detected in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017), indicating good inherent safety.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 21,912 mi PASSSep 2006: 24,333 mi PASSAug 2007: 33,890 mi PASSAug 2007: 33,890 mi FAILSep 2008: 49,385 mi FAILSep 2008: 49,387 mi PASSSep 2009: 64,932 mi FAILSep 2009: 64,932 mi PASSSep 2010: 78,090 mi FAILSep 2010: 78,090 mi PASSSep 2011: 86,453 mi FAILSep 2011: 86,453 mi PASSSep 2012: 93,932 mi PASSSep 2013: 99,388 mi FAILSep 2013: 99,388 mi PASSSep 2014: 104,427 mi FAILSep 2014: 104,427 mi PASSOct 2015: 108,650 mi PASSMay 2016: 114,097 mi FAILMay 2016: 114,099 mi PASS114k68k22kFeb 2006May 2016

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 21,912 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 PASS 24,333 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 33,890 mi
USER ENTERED n/s headlamp cracked
Aug 2007 FAIL 33,890 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED n/s headlamp cracked
Sep 2008 FAIL 49,385 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Sep 2008 PASS 49,387 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 FAIL 64,932 mi
PRS Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2009 PASS 64,932 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2010 FAIL 78,090 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED gear linkage mount insecure
Sep 2010 PASS 78,090 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED gear linkage mount insecure
Sep 2011 FAIL 86,453 mi
PRS Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PRS Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PRS Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
PRS Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
PRS Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PRS Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
USER ENTERED Rear wiper torn
USER ENTERED Front brake discs heavily corroded
Sep 2011 PASS 86,453 mi
USER ENTERED Rear wiper torn
USER ENTERED Front brake discs heavily corroded
Sep 2012 PASS 93,932 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Offside front sidelight dim
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2013 FAIL 99,388 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2013 PASS 99,388 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2014 FAIL 104,427 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)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2014 PASS 104,427 mi
ADVISORY Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED advise slight play in steering rack
Oct 2015 PASS 108,650 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 FAIL 114,097 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
May 2016 PASS 114,099 mi None recorded

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