MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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.
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
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
front brake discs worn
under body shields fitted
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
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
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
clutch slipping
clutch slipping
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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What year was YT53 MZF registered?
YT53 MZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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