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YS03 VWJ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 52,889 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake efficiency just met

reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,108 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 51,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,840 miles

All four Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing

All four coil springs have slight corrosion

All under-body concealed by under panels preventing full inspection

Clean and protect exposed brake pipes

Front and rear exposed under floor components showing signs of corrosion

Mil light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,276 miles

ALL under body concealed with cover panels preventing inspection

slight surface rust visible on front and rear underbody

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 17 Jun 2014 37,489 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 25 Jun 2013 35,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,925 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,550 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 25,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,519 miles

nearside parking brake efficancy low

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,399 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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YS03 VWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YS03 VWJ, 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 YS03 VWJ registered?

YS03 VWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 VWJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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