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YE03 KFX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,133 mi
Last recorded156,133 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 KFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 156,133 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 156,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 146,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 133,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 115,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 107,821 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

poor beam image and light output from both headlamps, beam pattern still evident

Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

poor beam image and light output from both headlamps, beam pattern still evident

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,588 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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 10 Sep 2010 73,652 miles

both rear tyres low tread to be replaced soon

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,473 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,504 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 37,438 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 37,437 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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YE03 KFX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE03 KFX, 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 YE03 KFX registered?

YE03 KFX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is YE03 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 KFX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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