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BF53 YNP

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,200 mi
Last recorded158,200 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 155,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre smooth on edges

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

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D.Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 12 Dec 2018 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top suspension

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D.Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank filler neck metal pipe very corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 127,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

fuel tank filler neck metal pipe very corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres wearing low on inner edges nsr is worse

rear brake load valve lever stiff

rear exhaust back box corroded badly not blowing

Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres wearing low on inner edges nsr is worse

rear brake load valve lever stiff

rear exhaust back box corroded badly not blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 122,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 112,752 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,446 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 92,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn advise replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,190 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 59,864 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,407 miles

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

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

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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BF53 YNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF53 YNP, 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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BF53 YNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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