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MT03 BKA

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,303 mi
Last recorded68,303 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 BKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,137 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,354 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,896 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 44,351 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 43,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wind screen sunk in centre (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all underside of car covered with metal covers can not fully inspect

Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,883 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all underside of car covered with metal covers can not fully inspect

Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,016 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 18,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,002 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 4,628 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,191 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,304 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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MT03 BKA is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT03 BKA, 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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MT03 BKA is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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