BG53 YST

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
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 January 2017
Last recorded mileage
8,910 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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 8,910 miles. While it has a valid MOT now, the recurring tyre advisories and low mileage for its age present significant risks.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,356 miles per year, with a significant 7-year gap in MOT records (2009-2012) and a 5-year period (2012-2017) of very low usage.

Things to check

  • Five MOT failures recorded across 15 tests, including a 7-year gap (2009-2012).
  • Recurring tyre advisories in 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2016 indicate a persistent wear issue.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (5,356 mi/yr) for a 23-year-old vehicle suggests minimal use.
  • Major emissions failure in 2015 and 2016, with no subsequent advisory, is a significant concern.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT records.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
  • The 2015-2016 MOT history shows a pattern of immediate retests after failures, suggesting reactive repairs.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 8,910 mi PASSOct 2007: 11,396 mi FAILOct 2007: 11,396 mi PASSOct 2008: 12,901 mi PASSMar 2010: 32,005 mi FAILMar 2010: 32,005 mi PASSMar 2011: 45,446 mi FAILMar 2011: 45,447 mi PASSNov 2011: 53,042 mi PASSJan 2013: 54,777 mi FAILJan 2013: 54,780 mi PASSDec 2013: 57,077 mi PASSJan 2015: 62,716 mi FAILJan 2015: 62,716 mi PASSJan 2016: 69,787 mi PASS70k39k9kOct 2006Jan 2016

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 8,910 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 FAIL 11,396 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2007 PASS 11,396 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 12,901 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 32,005 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Mar 2010 PASS 32,005 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 45,446 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED nearside front inner c.v gator split
Mar 2011 PASS 45,447 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED nearside front inner c.v gator split
Nov 2011 PASS 53,042 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 54,777 mi
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Jan 2013 PASS 54,780 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 57,077 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2015 FAIL 62,716 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Jan 2015 PASS 62,716 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 69,787 mi
ADVISORY possible coolant leak from thermostat housing
ADVISORY Offside Front side light intermittantly inop
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG53 YST, 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.