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ACC 849A

2003 Pilgrim Sumo

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

11,183 mi
Last recorded11,183 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Pilgrim Sumo7,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 849A
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 11,183 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025
Pass 17 Apr 2024 10,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 9,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 9,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 9,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 9,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 9,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 9,039 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 8,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 8,352 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Fail 13 May 2015 8,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 8,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 7,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,917 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 6,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,467 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 5,337 miles

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?

Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
brake binding 22
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ACC 849A is a 2003 Pilgrim Sumo in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 7,647 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 Pilgrim Sumo fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACC 849A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ACC 849A is a 2003 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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