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BW03 LYV

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,488 mi
Last recorded58,488 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 58,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,555 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 57,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,648 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 56,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,374 miles

Front brakes just meet ballance requirements

Offside handbrake slightly reduced effort

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,756 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 25,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,992 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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BW03 LYV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 BW03 LYV, 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 BW03 LYV registered?

BW03 LYV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BW03 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 LYV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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