BF03 UPE

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
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 February 2017
Last recorded mileage
25,182 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 25,182 miles. The timing belt is a significant upcoming cost for this age of vehicle.

The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual usage, averaging only 4,755 miles per year, with a consistent but slow increase from 25,182 miles in Jan 2006 to 62,332 miles in Feb 2016.

Things to check

  • 2015 MOT gap: No MOT recorded between Dec 2014 and Feb 2016, suggesting a period of inactivity or SORN.
  • Recurring Tyre Advisories: Front tyres noted as worn close to legal limit on 2006-01-12 and 2006-01-12, indicating a pattern of wear.
  • Recurring Exhaust Leak: Exhaust advisory on 2006-01-12 and 2006-01-12, suggesting a persistent minor leak.

Working in its favour

  • Strong MOT Pass Record: 11 of 12 MOT tests passed, with the single failure immediately rectified on 2006-01-12.
  • Consistent Low Mileage: Average annual usage of 4,755 miles is significantly below UK average, suggesting light use.
  • No Dangerous Defects: No DANGEROUS-rated defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Recent Euro NCAP Rating: 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) provides good safety assurance for a 2003 vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 25,182 mi FAILJan 2006: 25,182 mi PASSJan 2007: 29,149 mi PASSJan 2008: 33,922 mi PASSJan 2009: 37,990 mi PASSJan 2010: 40,917 mi PASSJan 2011: 44,440 mi PASSJan 2012: 48,367 mi PASSJan 2013: 52,451 mi PASSJan 2014: 56,153 mi PASSDec 2014: 59,038 mi PASSFeb 2016: 62,332 mi PASS62k44k25kJan 2006Feb 2016

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 FAIL 25,182 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jan 2006 PASS 25,182 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jan 2007 PASS 29,149 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 33,922 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 37,990 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 40,917 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 44,440 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 48,367 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 52,451 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 56,153 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2014 PASS 59,038 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 62,332 mi None recorded

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About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF03 UPE, 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.