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BN03 FNH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 154,320 miles

exhaust back box very corroded but not yet blowing

Fail 6 Aug 2025 154,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both head light patterns just ok

exhaust back box very corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 2 Aug 2024 153,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s head light patterns just ok

n/s and o/s rear shockers very corroded

rear exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2023 152,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust very corroded but not yet blowing

rear axle very corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 152,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/srear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust very corroded but not yet blowing

rear axle very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 149,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust very corroded but not yet blowing

Fail 4 Aug 2022 149,936 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust very corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2021 148,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 148,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 146,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 146,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

back exhaust box very corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 143,638 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 143,621 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,968 miles

back exhaust box very corroded but not yet bloeing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 141,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

back exhaust box very corroded but not yet bloeing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 140,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,645 miles

Both headlight patterns just ok

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 137,614 miles

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

Both headlight patterns just ok

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,441 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 135,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 132,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 129,676 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,237 miles

n/s and o/s head light patterns just ok plastic fronts discoloured

unable to see rear pads

Pass 19 Apr 2010 123,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 100,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 90,451 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 FNH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FNH, 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 BN03 FNH registered?

BN03 FNH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 FNH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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