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VE53 SNZ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 SNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,566 miles

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,213 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 92,231 miles

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

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,286 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays limited view

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,766 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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VE53 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VE53 SNZ, 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 VE53 SNZ registered?

VE53 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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