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FX53 SVZ

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,137 mi
Last recorded47,137 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 47,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,098 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 47,098 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 42,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,458 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres have uneven wear

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 38,240 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 24 Jul 2013 31,802 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,766 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2013 31,763 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2010 19,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 7,330 miles

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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FX53 SVZ is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX53 SVZ, 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 FX53 SVZ registered?

FX53 SVZ is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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