BK53 JHO

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
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 May 2019
Last recorded mileage
26,892 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 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 24 MOT tests on record with a 54% pass rate and 26,892 miles. While mileage is consistent, the sheer volume of failures and advisories for a 23-year-old vehicle presents significant long-term risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,927 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle has only covered 26,892 miles in 23 years.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in lights (13 times), suspension (6 times), and brakes (5 times) across 24 MOT tests.
  • Consistent pattern of recurring advisories for the same components, indicating systemic neglect rather than isolated issues.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2019, suggesting it has not been on the road for several years.
  • The last valid MOT expired in 2019, meaning the vehicle has not been legally roadworthy for over 3 years.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, average annual mileage of 7,927 miles per year, indicating no odometer fraud.
  • No evidence of structural corrosion or major chassis failures, which is a positive for a 23-year-old car.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a solid basic safety platform.
  • The MOT history shows a consistent, albeit troubled, maintenance record with no large gaps in testing.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 26,892 mi FAILAug 2006: 26,892 mi PASSJun 2007: 33,586 mi FAILJun 2007: 33,586 mi PASSJun 2008: 48,123 mi FAILJun 2008: 48,156 mi PASSJun 2009: 59,904 mi FAILJun 2009: 59,904 mi PASSJun 2010: 64,014 mi FAILJun 2010: 64,014 mi PASSJul 2011: 71,457 mi FAILJul 2011: 71,463 mi PASSApr 2012: 76,685 mi FAILApr 2012: 76,685 mi PASSApr 2013: 89,823 mi PASSApr 2014: 93,949 mi FAILApr 2014: 94,079 mi PASSApr 2015: 101,027 mi FAILApr 2015: 101,027 mi PASSMay 2016: 111,586 mi PASSMay 2017: 114,357 mi FAILMay 2017: 114,358 mi PASSMay 2018: 122,276 mi FAILJun 2018: 122,279 mi PASS122k75k27kAug 2006Jun 2018

MOT test history — 13/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 FAIL 26,892 mi
PRS Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
PRS Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Aug 2006 PASS 26,892 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 FAIL 33,586 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2007 PASS 33,586 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 FAIL 48,123 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre has sidewall damage (185/5515).
Jun 2008 PASS 48,156 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre has sidewall damage (185/5515).
Jun 2009 FAIL 59,904 mi
FAIL Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 59,904 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 64,014 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED both front wipers split.
USER ENTERED off side front constant velocity joint held on with cable tie.
USER ENTERED near side front inner constant velocity joint split.
USER ENTERED slight play between near side track rod and steering rack.
USER ENTERED off side rear brake binding on slightly.
Jun 2010 PASS 64,014 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 FAIL 71,457 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED off side front tyre fitted to a steel wheel all other tyres fitted to alloy wheels. all correct size and type.
Jul 2011 PASS 71,463 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 76,685 mi
FAIL Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2012 PASS 76,685 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 89,823 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 93,949 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED both front wipers slightly smearing screen
USER ENTERED grease around offside front outer cv gaitor
USER ENTERED nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover perished and requires attention soon
USER ENTERED offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre slightly perished and over 5yrs old 185/55/R15 82H
Apr 2014 PASS 94,079 mi
USER ENTERED grease around offside front outer cv gaitor
USER ENTERED nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover perished and requires attention soon
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre slightly perished and over 5yrs old 185/55/R15 82H
Apr 2015 FAIL 101,027 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Apr 2015 PASS 101,027 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
May 2016 PASS 111,586 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 114,357 mi
ADVISORY battery insecure - not likely to fall over
ADVISORY Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAIL rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Oil leak minor
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
May 2017 PASS 114,358 mi
ADVISORY battery insecure - not likely to fall over
ADVISORY Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Oil leak minor
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
May 2018 FAIL 122,276 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 122,279 mi None recorded

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