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Vauxhall Vectra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V53 DRFMOT history

V53 DRF is a red petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 5 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
109,571 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 DRF
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
5 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 DRF was last recorded at 109,571 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,051 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
3,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,571 miles
  • 2021 – 109,051 miles
  • 2020 – 108,990 miles
  • 2019 – 108,888 miles
  • 2018 – 108,655 miles
  • 2017 – 108,224 miles
  • 2016 – 106,681 miles
  • 2015 – 101,041 miles
  • 2014 – 96,814 miles
  • 2013 – 91,903 miles
  • 2012 – 87,048 miles
  • 2011 – 82,624 miles
  • 2010 – 78,135 miles
  • 2009 – 73,517 miles
  • 2008 – 67,072 miles
  • 2007 – 61,676 miles
  • 2006 – 56,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,571 miles (+520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,571 miles
    Test number
    222352511867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass109,051 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    754835594370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    772983821546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,990 miles (+102)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    734999166404
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass108,888 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    804273834548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,655 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    217664818180
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,224 miles (+1,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    663629101112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass106,681 miles (+5,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    269393934206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass101,041 miles (+4,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    297668390639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass96,814 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    658707624362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,903 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    405005033314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,048 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    635525092276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,624 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    486486791249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,135 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    484064800402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,517 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    860034909384
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOuter Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass73,517 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    993284809356
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass67,072 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    674389678251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,676 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    852216187279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,193 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    584065506366
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteCHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT

Questions about V53 DRF

Does V53 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 DRF expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 DRF?
The MOT on V53 DRF expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 DRF done?
V53 DRF was recorded at 109,571 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 3,319 miles a year.
Has V53 DRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 DRF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on V53 DRF 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 V53 DRF find?
V53 DRF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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