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BJ53 LVV

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,274 mi
Last recorded60,274 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 60,274 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Rear view mirror in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Rear view mirror in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 48,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s outer c.v boot slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2023 48,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe showing early corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s outer c.v boot slighty damaged .

Fail 16 May 2023 48,459 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre in poor cond small splits on inner side wall outer edge perished & tread below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe showing early corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s outer c.v boot slighty damaged .

Pass 31 May 2022 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 47,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 44,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s outer c.v boot deteriorated slightly,just starting to loose grease

small splits on inner side wall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 29 May 2020 44,827 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s outer c.v boot deteriorated slightly ,just starting to loose grease

small splits on inner side wall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 May 2019 44,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,791 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 35,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,326 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 18 May 2010 31,574 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 28,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,378 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 29 May 2008 20,378 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,484 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 11,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise balance check due too rear wheels being counter balanced

advise tracking check due too adverse wear on front tyres

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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BJ53 LVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ53 LVV, 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 BJ53 LVV registered?

BJ53 LVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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