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AJ53 ZKE

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 101,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 97,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 77,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,922 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,373 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 65,373 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,319 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,754 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy but not rough in rotation!

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,937 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,839 miles

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

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 ZKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

AJ53 ZKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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