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LY04 FXE

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 FXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 51,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,154 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,557 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 37,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 36,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 36,608 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Single wiper system (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim on upper limit at time of test

Single wiper smearing at time of test but clearing screen sufficiently

Pass 5 Nov 2016 35,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,607 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,799 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,879 miles

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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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LY04 FXE is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 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 LY04 FXE, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY04 FXE registered?

LY04 FXE is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is LY04 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 FXE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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