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LG53 CGE

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,467 mi
Last recorded81,467 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 CGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components slightly corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

All lamp units have condensation in them

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on dash

Fail 2 Dec 2016 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,143 miles

all brake discs worn

track rod ends gaiters perished

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,064 miles

Both front track rod end rubber boots perished

Both front tyres perished between tread

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,064 miles

Both front track rod end rubber boots perished

Both front tyres perished between tread

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,362 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,770 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 43,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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LG53 CGE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LG53 CGE, 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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LG53 CGE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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