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OW03 FZF

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,153 mi
Last recorded35,153 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 FZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,344 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 34,344 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,674 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,630 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 30,630 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,121 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of most underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,161 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of most underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,316 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of all underside engine components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,802 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,843 miles

Front and rear brake pads are 60-70% worn and all disc,s are starting to corrode on inside edges.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Visable brake pipes are starting to show signs of slight corrosion other brake and fuel lines are hidden by manufactures covering/undertrays.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,843 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear brake pads are 60-70% worn and all disc,s are starting to corrode on inside edges.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Visable brake pipes are starting to show signs of slight corrosion other brake and fuel lines are hidden by manufactures covering/undertrays.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,712 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding on

no reverse light

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 19,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 18,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,506 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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OW03 FZF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW03 FZF, 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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What year was OW03 FZF registered?

OW03 FZF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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