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VN53 CMX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,164 mi
Last recorded59,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 CMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,164 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

underside of vehicle has full lenth cover

Fail 16 Jun 2018 59,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine management light on dash

underside of vehicle has full lenth cover

Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,184 miles

under trays fitted obscuring all components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,010 miles

Front to rear brake pipes may be corroded but run inside bodyy panels and are coated with grease in the small area of pipe which is visible.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spring retainers on rear shock absorbers becomimg corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,169 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes routed under undertray cannot be inspected visually

steering mechanism oscured by undertray cannot be inspected visually

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,997 miles

Coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes routed under undertray cannot be inspected visually

Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,943 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes routed under undertray cannot be inspected visually

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,540 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,885 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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VN53 CMX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN53 CMX, 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 VN53 CMX registered?

VN53 CMX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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