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AJ03 KSX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,991 mi
Last recorded128,991 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 128,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 120,871 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 8 May 2013 120,836 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 114,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads look low

Pass 19 May 2011 100,148 miles

headlights deteriorated

side to side play handbrake lever

Pass 17 May 2010 81,516 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 81,350 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 65,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,243 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,047 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 25,954 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AJ03 KSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 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 Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 KSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ03 KSX registered?

AJ03 KSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AJ03 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 KSX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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