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VX03 FXV

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,575 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 90,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wiper/washer stalk damaged but still operates.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,363 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 89,359 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,535 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,022 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BEHIND SILL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 85,022 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BEHIND SILL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,430 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,329 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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VX03 FXV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VX03 FXV, 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 VX03 FXV registered?

VX03 FXV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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