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BU03 VXE

2003 Malaguti Firefox

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Malaguti Firefox4,662 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VXE
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake arm (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Daytime MOT Only

Fail 16 Jun 2022

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear lights masked out day time mot only

Pass 8 Oct 2016 6,322 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2014

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

engine water leak from hose

rear brake disc slightly worn

speedo wiring broken at wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 533 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front brake lever/ master cylinder slightly insecure.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre stand is bent.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front brake hose guide needs securing.

Front brake lever/ master cylinder slightly insecure.

Front tyre pressure low.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,313 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 31,313 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 31,011 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre has crack's but is not showing cord. replace tyre asap!!

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,782 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 26,775 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,996 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 20,849 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,505 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 15,505 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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BU03 VXE is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 4,662 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 Malaguti Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 VXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU03 VXE is a 2003 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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