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BG53 ECN

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,375 mi
Last recorded88,375 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ECN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 88,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,195 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,419 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 72,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,361 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,843 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 56,258 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,107 miles

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,711 miles

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

offside front wiper showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,888 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,179 miles

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

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 ECN is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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