MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?
Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YS53 HCE registered?
YS53 HCE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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