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BN03 FHE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

185,093 mi
Last recorded185,093 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 185,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 181,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 172,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 155,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 150,510 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 150,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 149,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 149,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 148,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged belt frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 144,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,323 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 142,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,122 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,119 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 7 Jul 2015 130,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,633 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 125,314 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 117,899 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 117,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs pitted on inside edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,324 miles

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

both front discs slightly pitted on inside

both rear discs pitted on edges

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 96,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,822 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 84,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 73,272 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s wheel arch support tray broken

Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,281 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 62,281 miles

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

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

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

alignment

o/s dirt tray broken

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,502 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,664 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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BN03 FHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN03 FHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 FHE registered?

BN03 FHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BN03 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FHE shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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