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VX53 ROD

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,959 mi
Last recorded47,959 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ROD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 41,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 37,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,656 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2013 29,288 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F inner arch radiator cover slightly deteriated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,966 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 26,961 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,919 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2011 22,856 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,856 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,471 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,997 miles

unable to check brake lines due to full underbody protection

unable to check underside of car due to full underbody protection

o/s and n/s front tyres perished in treads

Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 ROD is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VX53 ROD, 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 ROD registered?

VX53 ROD is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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