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VX53 GAZ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,047 mi
Last recorded14,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 GAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 14,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 13,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 13,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 13,559 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 13,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 13,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 11,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,764 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 9,764 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VX53 GAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX53 GAZ, 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 VX53 GAZ registered?

VX53 GAZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is VX53 GAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 GAZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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