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EO55 HXZ

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,578 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2026 70,575 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leaking behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,501 miles

Battery light on

Chip in windscreen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres 3mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper streaky

Pass 18 Jan 2024 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 63,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,382 miles

Both front tyre treads stepping on inner edges

Front & rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Front wiper blade smearing

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,315 miles

Nearside Fibreglass sill cracked in door shut ( Non Structural)

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge low

Fail 15 Sep 2014 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,556 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 21,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,465 miles

Full length metal undertray fitted some components obscured.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,535 miles

inner rear brake pads look low unable to see fully

unable to check suspension,brake pipes/cables,steering components etc fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 4,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 4,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 3 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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EO55 HXZ is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 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 EO55 HXZ, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO55 HXZ registered?

EO55 HXZ is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EO55 HXZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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