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YR03 CBB

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,008 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 61,997 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamp lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 60,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wiring harness rubbed through on nearside rear wheel (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 58,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working wiper blade not fully checked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 54,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 52,119 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,115 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,623 miles

Front wiper smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,003 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,857 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 8,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 6,036 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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YR03 CBB is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR03 CBB, 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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YR03 CBB is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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