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BV03 ETX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ETX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 56,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 55,368 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 52,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 52,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system area (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp not working

full under tray fitted restricting view

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,404 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,350 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,139 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,049 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Wiper smearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,792 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and getting low

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,070 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blade slight damaged but still clearing screen

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,066 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,129 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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BV03 ETX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV03 ETX, 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 BV03 ETX registered?

BV03 ETX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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