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BN53 PGF

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,808 mi
Last recorded64,808 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 PGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front registration plate secure at time of inspection

Offside Front wheel arch liner not fully secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp / lamps inop

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to most areas / items

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,476 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 64,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate secured with velcro at time of inspection.

fsill guards, full undercarrage trays and splash guards giving no access to preacribed areas or items

Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate secured with velcro at time of inspection.

fsill guards, full undercarrage trays and splash guards giving no access to preacribed areas or items

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all ferrous suspension components visable appear slightly corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate secured with 'velcro' at time of inspection. passed and advised

front wiper slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribeda areas or items

Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all ferrous suspension components visable appear slightly corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate secured with 'velcro' at time of inspection. passed and advised

front wiper slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribeda areas or items

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,871 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,850 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,295 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear reg plate starting to fade

wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to front registration plate

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to vehicle type/construction

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,115 miles

servo pipe perishing

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to body type

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,798 miles

Due to full aluminium under tray cover unable to inspect front to rear fuel lines, brake lines and general condition of under vehicle.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,556 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,556 miles

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

unable to check exhaust and under body parts due to vehicle having floorpan front to rear

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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BN53 PGF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN53 PGF, 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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BN53 PGF is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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