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JIG 220

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 220
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy at bottom (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 67,779 miles

Little reserve travel in park brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 66,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,273 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 65,273 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,990 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 63,990 miles

Emissions not tested Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,364 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 62,364 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,730 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (inlet manifold) (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,198 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,198 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake cable arm (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine warning light on

nearside rear inner c v boot split

slight play in nearside rear tracking arm

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 59,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damage

Fail 22 May 2014 59,681 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damage

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,017 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,392 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,189 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 26,189 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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JIG 220 is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JIG 220, 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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JIG 220 is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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