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NO53 VXR

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,528 mi
Last recorded22,528 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO53 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 22,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 22,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 22,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,085 miles

No reverse lamp

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,133 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,882 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,152 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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NO53 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NO53 VXR, 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 NO53 VXR registered?

NO53 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is NO53 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO53 VXR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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