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MF57 FXR

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,814 mi
Last recorded135,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 FXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 135,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 125,237 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2023 125,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door handle damaged

vehicle is covered in underseal everything

Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,383 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,383 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 108,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,277 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,267 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,035 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

rear number plate lights incorrect colour

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,346 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,518 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,324 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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MF57 FXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF57 FXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF57 FXR registered?

MF57 FXR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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