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BV03 GXJ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 GXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,597 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,303 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 57,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,733 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,732 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,269 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 GXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV03 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

BV03 GXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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