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SD53 OZL

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,029 mi
Last recorded86,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,518 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 82,720 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 82,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,325 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,325 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,808 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2015 65,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface scratches to front windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,044 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,774 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,356 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 42,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,217 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 36,217 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,684 miles

both front tyres cracking inside tread

rear pads getting low

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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SD53 OZL is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD53 OZL, 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 SD53 OZL registered?

SD53 OZL is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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