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JL02 DAN

2003 Vauxhall Insignia

Multi-colour Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests45 (32 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

83,309 mi
Last recorded83,309 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 DAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

32 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 115,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 W XL 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,420 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,271 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,402 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant low

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,486 miles

Front Outer Track rod end corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S, O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S, O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,021 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough but no excess play

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 60,550 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,413 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 61,413 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,233 miles

Covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

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

Near side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 46,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Covers insecure on rear shock absorbers

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

Near side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,889 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 35,832 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 35,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,993 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,993 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,892 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 30,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear discs scored and pitted.

near side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,376 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 48,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deterating

unable to fully see front pads

Fail 11 Jan 2012 36,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deterating

unable to fully see front pads

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,799 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,534 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 11,534 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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JL02 DAN is a 2003 Vauxhall Insignia in Multi-colour with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JL02 DAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JL02 DAN is a 2003 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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