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RG03 BFA

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,007 mi
Last recorded62,007 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,007 miles

discs slightly pitted due to lack of use

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 45,234 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 35,408 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,408 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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RG03 BFA is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG03 BFA, 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 RG03 BFA registered?

RG03 BFA is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RG03 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 BFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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