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YT53 MZF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,719 mi
Last recorded148,719 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake pivot on n/s/r brake caliper not returning to stop position

wheel type differs on rear axle(steel/alloy)

Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,655 miles

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r.different wheel rims on rear axle.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,294 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r.different wheel rims on rear axle.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,495 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,145 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in o/s/f tyre

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding

underbody shields fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,628 miles

front brake discs worn

under body shields fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 65,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

under body shields fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

under body shield fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

under body shield fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,617 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,819 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 26 Jul 2007 42,819 miles

clutch slipping

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YT53 MZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT53 MZF, 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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YT53 MZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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