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BG53 GNX

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 103,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,529 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 96,529 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,034 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,700 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,700 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,783 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,797 miles

near and off side rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near and off side rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 29,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,865 miles

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

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 GNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

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