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BC03 EFC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,369 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2019 117,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filter deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,108 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,015 miles

Front anti rollbar D rubbers worn

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,390 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS BROKEN

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,625 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn and corroded inside surface.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,960 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,989 miles

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

front and centra exhaust mountings broken but exhaust is still being suppported

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BC03 EFC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC03 EFC, 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 BC03 EFC registered?

BC03 EFC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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