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S5 VXX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 71,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 71,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 71,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,166 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,279 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,796 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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S5 VXX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S5 VXX, 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 S5 VXX registered?

S5 VXX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is S5 VXX safe to buy?

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