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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,498 cc

X61 GRFMOT history

X61 GRF is a black petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 29 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
135,051 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X61 GRF was last recorded at 135,051 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,480 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
571 miles
Average per year
4,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,051 miles
  • 2022 – 134,480 miles
  • 2021 – 133,602 miles
  • 2020 – 133,094 miles
  • 2019 – 132,696 miles
  • 2018 – 132,192 miles
  • 2017 – 130,856 miles
  • 2016 – 130,851 miles
  • 2015 – 128,607 miles
  • 2014 – 126,862 miles
  • 2013 – 116,180 miles
  • 2012 – 109,146 miles
  • 2011 – 101,429 miles
  • 2010 – 80,917 miles
  • 2009 – 62,626 miles
  • 2007 – 51,016 miles
  • 2006 – 45,361 miles
  • 2005 – 39,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,051 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed All tyres severely perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentre heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre x2 (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F and O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Legal limit only on inner edges of both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front chassis corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,051 miles (+571)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,051 miles
    Test number
    587652853074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed All tyres severely perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre x2 (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass134,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,480 miles
    Test number
    604270948914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,477 miles (+875)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    977660060919
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass133,602 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    713597675857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,094 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,094 miles
    Test number
    462356749033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,088 miles (+392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,088 miles
    Test number
    358906785775
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,696 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,696 miles
    Test number
    583844750358
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,696 miles (+504)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,696 miles
    Test number
    623822716926
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,192 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,192 miles
    Test number
    363681289291
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F and O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail132,150 miles (+1,294)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,150 miles
    Test number
    483492752277
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F and O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass130,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,856 miles
    Test number
    929636556296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,856 miles (+5)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,856 miles
    Test number
    401262276037
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s floor (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  13. Fail130,851 miles (+2,244)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,851 miles
    Test number
    132709347547
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired cable tied to fuel pipe (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass128,607 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,607 miles
    Test number
    375266026852
    • AdvisoryLegal limit only on inner edges of both front tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis corroding

  15. Fail128,603 miles (+1,741)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    957825984311
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLegal limit only on inner edges of both front tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis corroding

  16. Pass126,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    985261514340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,862 miles (+5)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    856741714322
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail126,857 miles (+10,677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,857 miles
    Test number
    815116294267
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass116,180 miles (+7,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    607945483253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass109,146 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    286999192203
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail109,111 miles (+7,682)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    557369382206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass101,429 miles (+20,512)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    976023361290
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear inner sills corroded

  23. Pass80,917 miles (+18,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,917 miles
    Test number
    884695070261
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass62,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    453560099296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,626 miles (+5,200)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    423948889203
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass57,426 miles (+6,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    852885809016
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass51,016 miles (+5,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    421663257321
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass45,361 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    554552456306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    180554465378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about X61 GRF

Does X61 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X61 GRF expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X61 GRF?
The MOT on X61 GRF expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X61 GRF done?
X61 GRF was recorded at 135,051 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,584 miles a year.
Has X61 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 GRF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X61 GRF 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 X61 GRF find?
X61 GRF failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre has ply or cords exposed all tyres severely perished exposing cords; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit, and 12 more.

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