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S55 FSB

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,269 mi
Last recorded46,269 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 FSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 46,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 45,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 44,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 43,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides-worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 35,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,259 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,259 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,911 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,620 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to check floor & metal b rake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,077 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 19,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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S55 FSB is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S55 FSB, 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 S55 FSB registered?

S55 FSB is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is S55 FSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 FSB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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