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BG03 NYC

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,984 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes by master cylinder surface corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine trays fitted under vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes by master cylinder surface corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,339 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear bar

Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre close to wear bar

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 51,171 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,970 miles

both front tyres getting low more on inner edges.

front brake discs in poor condition (inner faces).

rear brake discs in poor condition (more offside).

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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BG03 NYC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG03 NYC, 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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BG03 NYC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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