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F1 ECS

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,189 mi
Last recorded59,189 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 ECS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 59,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 59,120 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRING MOUNT CORRODED

Fail 7 May 2025 59,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

ALL 4 COIL SPRING MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 58,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,751 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 58,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,449 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 58,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 57,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 57,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,255 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)

under trays fitted to underside of the vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,910 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,987 miles

ENGINE BELLY PANS FITTED

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,474 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/F SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE BELLY PANS FITTED

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 40,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,146 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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F1 ECS is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F1 ECS, 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 F1 ECS registered?

F1 ECS is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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