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BJ52 MVE

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,630 mi
Last recorded56,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,630 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Passenger seat and seat belt removed at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,651 miles

Passenger seat and belt removed at time of test

Smell of fuel when engine running

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 54,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat and belt removed at time of test

Smell of fuel when engine running

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

passenger seat and belt removed at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2023 52,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,522 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,686 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2014 46,176 miles

Engine management light on

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)

under Body guard covering whole of underside, restricting view of components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,415 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 23 Mar 2013 45,407 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,599 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 19 Nov 2011 44,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,907 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 24,999 miles

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

set of non-legal number plates in boot of vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2006 14,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 9,795 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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BJ52 MVE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 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 BJ52 MVE, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ52 MVE registered?

BJ52 MVE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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