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BF53 NCJ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,447 mi
Last recorded52,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 52,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 52,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,031 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)

front + rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,596 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 51,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,302 miles

body damage to o/s

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,775 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 38,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,253 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar D bushes perished slightly

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Feb 2011 33,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front anti-roll bar D bushes perished slightly

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,770 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 27,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,323 miles

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

osf tyre crackimg across surface

Fail 20 Feb 2009 19,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

osf tyre crackimg across surface

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 17,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,898 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 9,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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BF53 NCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF53 NCJ, 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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BF53 NCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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