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2003 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · EJ03 VGF

EJ03 VGF

2003 Vauxhall Agila (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 88,937 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL AGILA
Year / Origin
2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,937 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a failure early in its history. In the most recent test conducted on 5 February 2025 at 88,937 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects. This follows a recovery from a failure in January 2024 at 87,027 miles. The fact that the vehicle moved from a failure to a clean pass over a span of 1,910 miles suggests the previous owner addressed the specific mechanical or structural faults to bring the car back to legal standards. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,937 miles is significantly low, averaging only approximately 3,800 miles per year. This low usage often suggests less wear on mechanical components like the engine and gearbox, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, suspension bushes, and fluid seals. The data shows consistent annual testing between 2022 and 2025, with mileage increasing by roughly 3,500 to 4,000 miles each interval. This indicates a predictable usage pattern rather than neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the braking system, as older Vauxhall models are prone to surface corrosion regardless of mileage. While the recent record shows no active advisories, the low mileage can lead to seized brake calipers or perished tyres if the vehicle was not driven frequently. The history of clean passes over the last three years indicates that the vehicle has been maintained well enough to pass annual safety inspections.
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EJ03 VGF Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
  • 88,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

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EJ03 VGF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 14:47
MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Agila (EJ03 VGF) between March 2006 and February 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage siezed (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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EJ03 VGF Mileage History

  1. 21/03/200617,553 mi
  2. 13/03/200723,109 mi+5,556 mi
  3. 18/03/200825,803 mi+2,694 mi
  4. 28/04/200927,348 mi+1,545 mi
  5. 23/04/201031,925 mi+4,577 mi
  6. 15/04/201136,157 mi+4,232 mi
  7. 26/04/201240,643 mi+4,486 mi
  8. 22/04/201344,555 mi+3,912 mi
  9. 24/04/201450,159 mi+5,604 mi
  10. 25/04/201450,170 mi+11 mi
  11. 29/05/201556,212 mi+6,042 mi
  12. 13/05/201657,906 mi+1,694 mi
  13. 08/05/201759,269 mi+1,363 mi
  14. 09/05/201759,282 mi+13 mi
  15. 08/08/201862,844 mi+3,562 mi
  16. 08/08/201862,846 mi+2 mi
  17. 03/01/202070,750 mi+7,904 mi
  18. 03/01/202070,750 mi
  19. 02/01/202175,240 mi+4,490 mi
  20. 20/01/202280,458 mi+5,218 mi
  21. 29/01/202280,572 mi+114 mi
  22. 28/01/202384,246 mi+3,674 mi
  23. 27/01/202487,027 mi+2,781 mi
  24. 27/01/202487,027 mi
  25. 05/02/202588,937 mi+1,910 mi

Average of roughly 3,781 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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