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RF53 PXL

2003 Vauxhall VX220

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,835 mi
Last recorded43,835 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,599 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Tyre cracking between treads

Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,776 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 41,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (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)

n/s/r parking brake slightly low on efficiency

vehicle presented for test without passenger seat fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,701 miles

wiper blade frayed

Fail 10 Jul 2009 31,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blade frayed

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,904 miles

slight free play in nearside front track rod

Fail 10 Jul 2007

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight free play in nearside front track rod

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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RF53 PXL is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF53 PXL, 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 RF53 PXL registered?

RF53 PXL is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is RF53 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 PXL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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