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C51 JOE

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC51 JOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 68,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 68,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 68,209 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 68,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 68,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 68,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 67,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,931 miles

Full undertrays fitted limiting view of underside

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,847 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,834 miles

advise full under body undertray fitted not all items tested

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

full vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all light lenses have condinsation in them but still visable

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,747 miles

All light lenses all have condensation in them

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 61,728 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All light lenses all have condensation in them

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 59,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,593 miles

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,694 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine coolant level low (warning light on)and signs of leakage underside

Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,965 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear under tray insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,680 miles

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

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

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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C51 JOE is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C51 JOE, 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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C51 JOE is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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