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VX03 LAM

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,988 mi
Last recorded28,988 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 LAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 28,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,460 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,041 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 28,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,041 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 26,041 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,134 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,279 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,876 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 16,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,472 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 9,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,439 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 LAM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX03 LAM, 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 LAM registered?

VX03 LAM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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