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BG53 ACJ

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Purple Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ACJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,751 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,751 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,243 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,193 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 61,190 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 50,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,013 miles

nearside mirror slightly insacure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,395 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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BG53 ACJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Purple with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG53 ACJ, 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 BG53 ACJ registered?

BG53 ACJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BG53 ACJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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