MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded and broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front tyre perished on sidewall
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside front tyre perished on sidewall
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight corrosion to brake pipes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
slight wear in both front wishbones rear bushes
uneven wear to both front tyres
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YE53 YMH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YE53 YMH, 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 YMH registered?
YE53 YMH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 November 2003.
Is YE53 YMH safe to buy?
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