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BD53 EFP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 115,584 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 115,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,627 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly low on effort

Nearside Rear tyre - 15 psi (inflated prior to test)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre - 15 p.s.i

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,952 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,181 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

emmissions warning lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,188 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,255 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface and slightly lipped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

rear discs slightly lipped / corroded

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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BD53 EFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BD53 EFP, 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 BD53 EFP registered?

BD53 EFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BD53 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 EFP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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