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BJ53 HBY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 144,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 138,431 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 127,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat front pipe flexi separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective cat front pipe hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure tightened up (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,416 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,361 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 108,263 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

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

Front discs lipped and corroded but met efficiency

Pass 31 May 2014 103,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 97,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen outside sweept area and zone a, b

osr mudflap rubbing on wheel when wheels in air (jacked up on ramp)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,811 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,204 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,166 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,294 miles

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

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 HBY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

BJ53 HBY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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