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J23 LTS

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,626 mi
Last recorded59,626 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 LTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,582 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,417 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,545 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 49,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 46,138 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 44,768 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 May 2010 42,961 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,951 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 41,770 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 39,815 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 36,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 33,969 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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J23 LTS is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J23 LTS, 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 J23 LTS registered?

J23 LTS is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is J23 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 LTS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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