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M4 BCO

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 52,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 51,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 49,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,145 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 40,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,120 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,903 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 25,901 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 21,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,642 miles

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

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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M4 BCO is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 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 M4 BCO, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M4 BCO registered?

M4 BCO is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is M4 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 BCO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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