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BJ53 HDF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,168 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,168 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary bonnet latch (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,657 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,795 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,802 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,175 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,087 miles

front discs corroded on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,465 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 HDF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

BJ53 HDF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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