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YM03 PVT

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 PVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,710 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 93,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2019 93,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside undersill fiberglass damaged

alternator bolt loose

Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,600 miles

Alternator securing bolt is not fully securered advise on rectification

Nearside Front Fog lamp is insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Clam/wheel arch is cracked/damaged

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Underside of clam/sill is damaged

Offside Rear inner wheel arch/sill/clam has minor damage

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating More so at nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Alternator securing bolt is not fully securered advise on rectification

Clam shell has damage at offisde door opening/sill area

Nearside Front Fog lamp is insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Clam/wheel arch is cracked/damaged

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Underside of clam/sill is damaged

Offside Rear inner wheel arch/sill/clam has minor damage

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,082 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front to rear clutch hydraulic pipe is slightly corroded

Lower alternator secring bolt is insecure and is noticeable from underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Underside of body clam is damaged badly and is holed in two places

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting collar (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting collar (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

All suspension coil springs are corroded

Drivers door trim insecure and catches on body when door opened

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front to rear clutch hydraulic pipe is slightly corroded

Lower alternator securing bolt is insecure, noticeable from underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside lower underside of body clam is damaged badly, holed in 2 places

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,622 miles

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Clutch hydraulic pipe slightly corroded near slave cylinder area

Engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 12 Aug 2016 89,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area below ABS pump area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged In contact with alloy wheel (3.4.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Clutch hydraulic pipe slightly corroded near slave cylinder area

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,550 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in both parts of steering rack

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,546 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch faulty (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant loss from engine area

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in both parts of steering rack

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,578 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 75,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,353 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,312 miles

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 30 Jan 2008 44,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,961 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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YM03 PVT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue 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 YM03 PVT, 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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YM03 PVT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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