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BG03 JJX

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 99,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,915 miles

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

Offside Front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 11 Dec 2024 96,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,679 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front exhaust support bracket broken.

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,310 miles

Central exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded. front support mounting bracket broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front exhaust support bracket broken

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,954 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 70,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,261 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,261 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 59,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,328 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 54,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,834 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,339 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,179 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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BG03 JJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG03 JJX, 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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BG03 JJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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