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Vauxhall Vectra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T252 JBWMOT history

T252 JBW is a red petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
104,910 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 JBW was last recorded at 104,910 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 2,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,676 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,234 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,910 miles
  • 2024 – 102,676 miles
  • 2023 – 100,509 miles
  • 2022 – 97,476 miles
  • 2021 – 94,418 miles
  • 2020 – 91,870 miles
  • 2018 – 88,784 miles
  • 2017 – 83,729 miles
  • 2016 – 82,287 miles
  • 2015 – 76,719 miles
  • 2014 – 70,911 miles
  • 2013 – 65,090 miles
  • 2012 – 61,061 miles
  • 2011 – 55,473 miles
  • 2010 – 50,018 miles
  • 2009 – 44,910 miles
  • 2008 – 39,542 miles
  • 2007 – 34,139 miles
  • 2006 – 29,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,910 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    331320608426
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail104,905 miles (+2,229)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    506590938942
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,676 miles (+24)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    352795222445
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm - on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail102,652 miles (+2,143)6 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    392844413123
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe on offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective various - all badly perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm - on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass100,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    925286233558
    • AdvisorySlight drag both rear wheels
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes rusty

  6. Fail100,509 miles (+3,033)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    676304447319
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight drag both rear wheels
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes rusty

  7. Pass97,476 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    810738728918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,414 miles (+2,996)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    457934651985
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass94,418 miles (+2,548)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,418 miles
    Test number
    962091451627
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass91,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    290216592895
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail91,870 miles (+3,086)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    947531885912
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,784 miles (+5,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    671996626626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    681213120046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail83,729 miles (+1,442)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    892915510927
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    747853434560
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail82,287 miles (+5,568)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    166799029733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass76,719 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,719 miles
    Test number
    542242944770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail76,596 miles (+5,685)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    850284325931
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,911 miles (+87)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    259538434302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack o/s.

  20. Fail70,824 miles (+5,734)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    217619324397
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack o/s.

  21. Pass65,090 miles (+4,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    435267813469
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has abnormal wear

  22. Fail61,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    225373512369
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass61,061 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    795203312350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,473 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    465529311459
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteel wheel rim fitted to nearside rear

  25. Pass55,473 miles (+5,455)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    835399811340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteel wheel rim fitted to nearside rear

  26. Pass50,018 miles (+5,108)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    682436720378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear lower suspension bush/bearing has slight movement

  27. Pass44,910 miles (+5,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    272463629362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass39,542 miles (+5,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    924221338358
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass34,139 miles (+4,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,139 miles
    Test number
    581201017319
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass29,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    283408336317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 JBW

Does T252 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 JBW expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 JBW?
The MOT on T252 JBW expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 JBW done?
T252 JBW was recorded at 104,910 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has T252 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 JBW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T252 JBW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T252 JBW find?
T252 JBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 13 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 10 more.

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