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RF03 KGP

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,935 mi
Last recorded70,935 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,935 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 68,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 65,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,859 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 63,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 62,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 59,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 59,991 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 57,829 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 57,825 miles

Emissions not tested lamba out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 56,948 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 56,947 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 56,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 56,113 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 55,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,606 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front main beam too high and incorrectly fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,542 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,021 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,690 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,219 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 33,849 miles

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

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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RF03 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RF03 KGP, 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 RF03 KGP registered?

RF03 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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