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BF53 YOY

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,337 mi
Last recorded38,337 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,337 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 37,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,368 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 33,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,837 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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BF53 YOY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOY, 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 BF53 YOY registered?

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

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