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YE53 FXY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,345 mi
Last recorded120,345 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 FXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s handbrake effiency just passed brake test

o/s handbrake lever on brake caliper slightly sticking

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,731 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 113,731 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,385 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 90,385 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,456 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,846 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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YE53 FXY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE53 FXY, 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 YE53 FXY registered?

YE53 FXY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YE53 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 FXY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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