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YS03 EFZ

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,498 mi
Last recorded279,498 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 279,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 253,801 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 253,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 222,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 222,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 188,245 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 64,050 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering noisy on full lock.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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YS03 EFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,567 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 Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS03 EFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS03 EFZ registered?

YS03 EFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is YS03 EFZ safe to buy?

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