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BD53 SXN

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 89,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,157 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight split

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak major leak from oil pressure switch. ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,546 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 74,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,418 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 72,418 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,412 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,148 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,398 miles

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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BD53 SXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 SXN, 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 BD53 SXN registered?

BD53 SXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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