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BG03 YDE

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 53,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 47,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 42,183 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,343 miles

incorrect front plate in boot suspect may be fitted later

Pass 21 May 2015 29,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads 50 per cent worn

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pads 60 per cent worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,988 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 27,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2008 24,028 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 24,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r brakes slighty binding

Pass 14 May 2007 23,023 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 23,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 2 May 2006 17,709 miles

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

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

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 YDE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 YDE registered?

BG03 YDE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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