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VX03 TBO

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,283 mi
Last recorded59,283 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 TBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,947 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 10,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 5,533 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 TBO is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

VX03 TBO is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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