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HV53 CFM

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 CFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,182 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,309 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,333 miles

Coolant leak

Engine overheating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,148 miles

EML on

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,319 miles

EML on

front brake pads (inner) wearing thin

front registration plate damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

EML on

front brake pads (inner) wearing thin

front registration plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,369 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres worn inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,859 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

run-out on front brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,826 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,381 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,381 miles

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

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)

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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HV53 CFM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HV53 CFM, 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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HV53 CFM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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