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BG53 SEN

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 SEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 79,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 76,202 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

all under side of vehicle covered in alloy covers

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,939 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspention arms showing light corrosion

n/s head light has small amount of condensation inside

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,231 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,687 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre cutting out on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,737 miles

underside of car fully enclosed noi allowing underside inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

f number plate cracked

under trays fitted all along underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

f number plate cracked

under trays fitted all along underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,341 miles

under side of car fitted with covers not allowing full ispection of underside

Fail 12 Jan 2009 47,341 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under side of car fitted with covers not allowing full ispection of underside

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,463 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise brake fluid dirty

Fail 3 Jan 2007 38,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

advise brake fluid dirty

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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BG53 SEN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG53 SEN, 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 BG53 SEN registered?

BG53 SEN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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