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AP03 JYF

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 70,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 70,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 69,311 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 69,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 67,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,778 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,936 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,693 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,693 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

high level brake lights not working

o/s/r hand brake cable close to wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,788 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)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

high level brake lights not working

o/s/r hand brake cable close to wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,319 miles

abs pump mount splitting

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,319 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs pump mount splitting

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,153 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 29,920 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,921 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 10,642 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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AP03 JYF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP03 JYF, 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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AP03 JYF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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