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BV53 GZY

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 93,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,413 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted front to rear preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2023 88,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake high

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

vehicle underside covered restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

covers restricting full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,612 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,751 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,877 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,877 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,578 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,370 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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BV53 GZY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BV53 GZY, 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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BV53 GZY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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