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BX53 FHJ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 134,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,302 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 89,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,473 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,660 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 39,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,691 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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BX53 FHJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 66,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX53 FHJ registered?

BX53 FHJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BX53 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 FHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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