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AJ53 MLX

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,588 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

GREASE AROUND N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER

N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS DISTORTION

O/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,750 miles

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

O/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 17 Nov 2016 57,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S AND O/S REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

O/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,031 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads low

front to rear and into both rear brake hoses ................brake pipes corroding

n/s front inner wheel rim bent

outer of o/s rear wheel rim bent

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,031 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

front brake pads low

front to rear and into both rear brake hoses ................brake pipes corroding

n/s front inner wheel rim bent

n/s rear tyre outer wall scuffed

outer of o/s rear wheel rim bent

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,151 miles

brake pipe into n/s rear brake hose corroding

chip in windscreen

inner of n/s front wheel rim slightly distorted

n/s rear tyre outer wall scuffed and perishing

outer of o/s rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,247 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER OF N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DISTORTION

OUTER OF O/S REAR WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DISTORTION

Fail 5 Nov 2013 43,247 miles

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

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER OF N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DISTORTION

OUTER OF O/S REAR WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DISTORTION

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,689 miles

both front tyres low

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s rear wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 1 Nov 2011 36,332 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,332 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,962 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 28,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,058 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,388 miles

chip in windscreen is just passable

Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 14,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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AJ53 MLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,843 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 Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ53 MLX registered?

AJ53 MLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is AJ53 MLX safe to buy?

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