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X12 JCS

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 JCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 52,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 52,510 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,336 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 500,207 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,410 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc rusting on inner edge

n/s head lamp aim not done

Fail 4 Jun 2013 45,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc rusting on inner edge

n/s head lamp aim not done

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front antiroll bar droplink ends worn but not excessive at time of test suggest change soon

n/s o/s front suspension coil spring lower supports starting to deteriorate but not excessixve at time of test suggest change soon

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area starting to wear low eg 2.7mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change soon

o/s front steel brake pipe inside wheel arch starting to rust/corrode but not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 May 2012 42,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front antiroll bar droplink ends worn but not excessive at time of test suggest change soon

n/s o/s front suspension coil spring lower supports starting to deteriorate but not excessixve at time of test suggest change soon

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area starting to wear low eg 2.7mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change soon

o/s front steel brake pipe inside wheel arch starting to rust/corrode but not excessive at time of test

unable to check n/s front headlight aim

Pass 9 May 2011 39,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 29,993 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,842 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 14,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes showing wear

nearside and offside front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,017 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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X12 JCS is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X12 JCS, 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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X12 JCS is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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