Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16v (2004)
2004 Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16v
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16v. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Vectra LS 16V is a serious reliability concern: only 29.3% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%. At nearly 170,000 miles on the clock and with an average of 0.28 failures per vehicle, these cars are showing their age hard—and the complete absence of dangerous defects is the only bright spot.
With zero recorded advisories across the cohort, owners aren't getting early warnings of emerging problems; issues simply fail the test outright. If you're considering one of these, budget for immediate MOT remedial work and expect a pattern of repairs—this is a car you buy to fix, not one that will run trouble-free.
What to check before buying a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16v
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (63%) | 86 | 1.2% | 0 |
| Other (37%) | 50 | 77.8% | 0.76 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16v vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16v vehicles fall between 168,180 and 168,180 miles.
MOT History Averages
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