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EK52 XFO

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,778 miles

Front tyres 17/18 years old.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped + inner face corroding/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped + inner face corroding/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,268 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All coil spring mounting cups/mounts heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All coil spring mounting cups/mounts heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres 16/17 years old.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,255 miles

All four suspension coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,697 miles

Unable to see many components on underside due to design of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,831 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 7 Sep 2018 63,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,192 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate is poor

all brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,473 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,997 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,997 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,530 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 Sep 2006 31,230 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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EK52 XFO is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 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 EK52 XFO, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK52 XFO registered?

EK52 XFO is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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