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YS53 HCE

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,803 mi
Last recorded135,803 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 135,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 132,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 120,356 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,982 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine/gearbox oily

exhaust corroding/rusting

slight chip in front screen

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,554 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres low on tread

condensation in nearside headlight

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight oil and coolant leak

wiper poor

Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres low on tread

condensation in nearside headlight

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight oil and coolant leak

wiper poor

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,147 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both rear no plate lights pale

nsf sidelight pale

oil leak from gearbox

signs of coolant leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,355 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,873 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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YS53 HCE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS53 HCE, 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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YS53 HCE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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