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R7 VXT

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,986 mi
Last recorded43,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 43,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 42,476 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,180 miles

Underside of front clam shell area has minor damage

Fail 18 Jul 2022 42,174 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside of front clam shell area has minor damage

Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,049 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of front clam area has minor damage

Fail 12 Jul 2021 41,018 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of front clam area has minor damage

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,979 miles

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

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 5 Jul 2019 38,701 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2018 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,258 miles

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

undercover's fitted

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,447 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,613 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,613 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 23,214 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 25 May 2010 20,855 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,471 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 10,471 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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R7 VXT is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R7 VXT, 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 R7 VXT registered?

R7 VXT is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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