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AE54 HUV

2005 Hartford HD-125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

6,578 mi
Last recorded6,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Hartford HD-125L8,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 HUV
MakeHartford
ModelHD-125L
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 6,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 6,578 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 6,578 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 6,578 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim R/H Side (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 6,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 6,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement S/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,579 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 6,579 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handle bars slightly bent

Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,578 miles

Front fork stancions slightly pitted

Front mudguard corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 6,578 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front fork stancions slightly pitted

Front mudguard corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,395 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 5,395 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 5,375 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 4,064 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 4,064 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Hartford HD-125L?

Based on 1,712 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Drive chain excessively loose 28
Footrest missing 26
Drive chain worn to excess 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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AE54 HUV is a 2005 Hartford HD-125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Hartford HD-125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 8,823 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 Hartford HD-125L fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 HUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford HD-125L typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Hartford HD-125L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 HUV registered?

AE54 HUV is a 2005 Hartford HD-125L, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is AE54 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 HUV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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