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HW03 VXO

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,952 mi
Last recorded43,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 VXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,952 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 43,951 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 41,133 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 41,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlamp and position lamp switches are swapped

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,172 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 37,170 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)

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

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

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

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

advise emlight on.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,036 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 33,531 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 31,440 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hid bulbs fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 23,112 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,690 miles

unable to fully test all components due to vehicle under body design

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,146 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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HW03 VXO is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW03 VXO, 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 HW03 VXO registered?

HW03 VXO is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is HW03 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 VXO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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