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BD53 PKU

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,454 mi
Last recorded32,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,454 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 32,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs inside faces poor

front brake pads look thin

rear brake pads look thin

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f n,s,f and n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,978 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on limit

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front headlamp aim on limit

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 27,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 27,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear No palte deteriorating

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads getting low

Water in nearside headlamp unit

Fail 16 Jan 2009 20,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear No plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear No plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 16,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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BD53 PKU is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 PKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD53 PKU is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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