MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All tyres low
Engine warning light on
o/s steering rack end has play
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop tail (1.1.A.3f)
All tyres low
Engine warning light on
o/s steering rack end has play
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
All 4 tyres low and front and rear pads low
Brake pad warning light on dash
Engine warning light on dash
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise both front tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
advise both front tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 BCV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 AJ53 BCV, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AJ53 BCV registered?
AJ53 BCV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is AJ53 BCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ53 BCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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