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SL53 BUU

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,994 mi
Last recorded19,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 19,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 19,819 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,806 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,118 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside and nearside front tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front , offside front & offside rear tyres deteriorated & cracked.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 15,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front , offside front & offside rear tyres deteriorated & cracked.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,305 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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SL53 BUU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL53 BUU, 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 SL53 BUU registered?

SL53 BUU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is SL53 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 BUU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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