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YB03 BYX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,513 mi
Last recorded55,513 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,690 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 53,690 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 53,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 41,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,369 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 39,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,228 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have developed deep continuous cracks in the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 3,773 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 3,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 3,208 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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YB03 BYX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB03 BYX, 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 YB03 BYX registered?

YB03 BYX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 BYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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