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VX04 XXX

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 XXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Fail 29 May 2024 53,126 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 52,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 51,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,300 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 49,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,138 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 46,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,492 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 34,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,633 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,651 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 28,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,915 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,156 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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VX04 XXX is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 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 VX04 XXX, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX04 XXX is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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