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BP53 NMZ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 NMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 66,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,484 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 66,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,268 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 44,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,378 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 16,498 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (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 14 Jan 2008 16,498 miles

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

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 16 Jan 2007 13,098 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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BP53 NMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP53 NMZ, 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 BP53 NMZ registered?

BP53 NMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BP53 NMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 NMZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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