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MM03 BBV

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 BBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,138 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stonechip in windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 62,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stonechip in windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 62,095 miles

Stonechip in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 62,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stonechip in windscreen

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad pin locking device missing (1.1.13 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 62,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,454 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 27,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 21,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MM03 BBV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MM03 BBV, 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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MM03 BBV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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