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BJ53 FCP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,942 mi
Last recorded144,942 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 144,942 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 136,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2017 127,686 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 127,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 121,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 90,807 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,652 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,146 miles

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,827 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,078 miles

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

o/s n/s f discs wearing /o/s n/s rear discs wearing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,937 miles

front brakes out balance on 24 PERCENT

Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,084 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BJ53 FCP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 FCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ53 FCP registered?

BJ53 FCP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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