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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
General Information
- Registration LR53DZX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Jul 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 229,343 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
21 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 229,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 200,706 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
2 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 200,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 196,821 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- hand brake has excessive travel
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 196,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake has excessive travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 189,686 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 189,686 MI
7 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,355 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Discs Rusted From Edges
- Nearside Rear Brake Pad Very Low
- Nearside Front Steering Has Play From Inner Track Rod
- Headlamps Slightly Misty
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 169,082 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017 7 Jun 20264 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 169,082 MI
7 Jun 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,942 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,415 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,728 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 141,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,098 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,522 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,506 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 113,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,029 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 85,216 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 7 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,415 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 7 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 64,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LR53DZX was registered on 2003-10-16
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