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
- 2198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 25 July 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 57,388 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 58% pass rate and 57,388 miles. While mileage is high, the vehicle has been consistently driven, but the number of failures and advisories indicates significant wear and potential neglect.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,565 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies in the MOT records.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in lights (4 times), tyres (5 times), and suspension (2 times) across 12 MOT tests.
- Five test failures recorded, including a major failure for the Nearside Front Shock absorber in Jul 2011.
- Consistent high annual mileage (13,565 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr), indicating more wear.
- Not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge of £12.50 in London.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Consistent high annual mileage (13,565 mi/yr) suggests regular use and maintenance.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | PASS | 57,388 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)
|
| Jul 2007 | PASS | 65,704 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | PASS | 80,240 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | FAIL | 80,240 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Jul 2009 | FAIL | 92,685 mi |
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) USER ENTERED n/s/r seat belt not tested as a baby seat is fitted
|
| Jul 2009 | PASS | 92,685 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) USER ENTERED n/s/r seat belt not tested as a baby seat is fitted
|
| Jul 2010 | FAIL | 106,959 mi |
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 106,959 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 122,615 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) USER ENTERED Oil leak
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 122,615 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2012 | FAIL | 129,633 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 129,633 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV53 NUW, 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.