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AK53 DXM

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,374 mi
Last recorded86,374 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 85,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,982 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,053 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,055 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,370 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 66,337 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,471 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,317 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlight aim low

o/s headlight aim high

Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,735 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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AK53 DXM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK53 DXM, 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 AK53 DXM registered?

AK53 DXM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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