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SR03 LWF

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 LWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel filler pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 54,659 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel filler pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

upper brake light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2018 52,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

upper brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,893 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,893 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,279 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 42,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disc pitted inside face

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 37,955 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,360 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,796 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,790 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,749 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 18,749 miles

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

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

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

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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SR03 LWF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SR03 LWF, 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 SR03 LWF registered?

SR03 LWF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is SR03 LWF safe to buy?

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