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HS03 NFD

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,116 miles

Cooling system has a slight leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,116 miles

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)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Cooling system has a slight leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 68,863 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Brake binding slightly but not showing on brake tester

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,416 miles

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

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

Puncture in off side rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2006 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HS03 NFD is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HS03 NFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS03 NFD registered?

HS03 NFD is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for HS03 NFD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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