MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
nearside and offside front tyres slight wear inner edge of tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower door corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner sills corroded
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Outer sills corroded
Offside Outer sills corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower door corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner sills corroded
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Outer sills corroded
Offside Outer sills corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside outer sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer sill coroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight cracking of lower power steering hose outer braiding
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
driver seat poorly fitted
front anti roll bar may foul o/s front floor
power steering system lamps indicate 2 faults
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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AY53 FXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 FXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AY53 FXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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