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YL03 FRN

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,708 mi
Last recorded32,708 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 25,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 25,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on insecure handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 May 2024 22,729 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 22,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake cable fouling inside edge of road wheel and tyre

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling inside edge of road wheel and tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2022 22,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 22,280 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,024 miles

all four coil springs rusty

under tray's fitted front and rear

Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,884 miles

all four coil springs upper and lower supports corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,377 miles

all four coil springs upper and lower supports corroding

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 20,377 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

all four coil springs upper and lower supports corroding

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,103 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 18,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,247 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,884 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 15,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 14,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,048 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 13,056 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,864 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 FRN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL03 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

YL03 FRN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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