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HD53 YKM

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,352 mi
Last recorded40,352 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,352 miles

Horn operation intermittent

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyre treads are slightly distorted + dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 39,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 36,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,208 miles

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,208 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,271 miles

Front wiper poor/smeary

Hole in nearside front body sill

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,631 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 26,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of body totaly covered

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,382 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,304 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut and lump, no cords showing.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,472 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 13,472 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2006 10,410 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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HD53 YKM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD53 YKM, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD53 YKM registered?

HD53 YKM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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