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PK03 FXD

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 FXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 44,990 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 44,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,056 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 Apr 2022 44,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all front suspension components have slight corrosion

full under body cover fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2021 43,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,201 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

covers on underside,unable to see all components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

covers on underside,unable to see all components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,709 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,783 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,881 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 40,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 27,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,241 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 17,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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PK03 FXD is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK03 FXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK03 FXD registered?

PK03 FXD is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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