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VE52 LZN

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,749 mi
Last recorded64,749 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 LZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 64,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,092 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 58,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,429 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,734 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,217 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R light lense has condensation in, nopt affecting light output.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs corroded, O/S/R squealing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,993 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,991 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 36,847 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,909 miles

all brake discs corroded

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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VE52 LZN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VE52 LZN, 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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VE52 LZN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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