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RN03 DXW

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,556 mi
Last recorded46,556 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 DXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 46,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp aim on upper level unable to adjust

under shields fitted to full length of vehicle covering most components

Pass 7 Aug 2021 44,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 43,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,921 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,485 miles

top covers and under trays fitted to length of vehicle obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,748 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on underside obscuring view of all underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,748 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on underside obscuring view of all underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,376 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,991 miles

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

Suspension Units Lower Alloy Retaining Ring Corroding & Weakened

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,170 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,170 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,917 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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RN03 DXW is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RN03 DXW, 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 RN03 DXW registered?

RN03 DXW is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is RN03 DXW safe to buy?

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