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VX53 XGP

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,137 mi
Last recorded65,137 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,082 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 65,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,045 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,940 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,940 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,433 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,137 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded. under try fitted unable to see brake pipes ect

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,107 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,451 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 25,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 XGP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 XGP registered?

VX53 XGP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 XGP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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