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BJ03 UWG

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,001 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load valve corroded in plastic pipe holder (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded, front mount broken.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 97,560 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s not working. o/s adjuster motor permanently running (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load valve corroded in plastic pipe holder (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant tank empty ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded, front mount broken.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,902 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front + rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 90,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolent level low

exhaust system corroded

front + rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,715 miles

all coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f mirror glass poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f mirror glass poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery warning light on (alternator not charging)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f mirror deteriorating

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jun 2019 84,445 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

battery warning light on (alternator not charging)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f mirror deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,541 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf+osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nsr+osr tyres perished

o/s mirror deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,541 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf+osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolent level low

exhaust system corroded

nsr+osr tyres perished

o/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,372 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake pads low & discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,811 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in sidewall not showing cords

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 45,963 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,812 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre inner edge excessive wear.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,530 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,822 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,727 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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BJ03 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ03 UWG, 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 BJ03 UWG registered?

BJ03 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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