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YL03 FBZ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,336 mi
Last recorded10,336 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 10,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 10,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 10,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,290 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 5,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 3,198 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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YL03 FBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YL03 FBZ, 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 YL03 FBZ registered?

YL03 FBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is YL03 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 FBZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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