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NV53 HFC

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,721 mi
Last recorded65,721 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 HFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 65,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 64,883 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 64,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock check, rear part of tyre hitting wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock check, rear part of tyre hitting wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Anti-roll bar: hitting suspension when jacked. both sides on front

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

underside fully covered with metal plate unable to fully insect suspension/brake system/fuel system or steering components

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,905 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 45,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2011 43,658 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on insides.

hazard switch partially damaged but still working.

rear brake discs corroded on insides.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,521 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,001 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)

tracking check

unable to see front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 22,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NV53 HFC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NV53 HFC, 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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NV53 HFC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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