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ET53 UVC

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 UVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,803 miles

reverse light inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,362 miles

reverse lights inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,119 miles

Brake discs surface corroded

Covers restrict view of testable items

Reverse light inoperative

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2024 74,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers restrict view of testable items

Reverse light inoperative

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,119 miles

All brake discs surface corroded

Covers restrict view of testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,936 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 14 Dec 2021 68,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,500 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 49,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,183 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,173 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,879 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ET53 UVC is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET53 UVC, 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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What year was ET53 UVC registered?

ET53 UVC is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 UVC safe to buy?

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