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BX04 BGU

2004 Aixam 500

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,952 mi
Last recorded38,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Aixam 50018,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 BGU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 19 Oct 2012 30,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,443 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,443 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 20,427 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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BX04 BGU is a 2004 Aixam 500 in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 18,259 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX04 BGU registered?

BX04 BGU is a 2004 Aixam 500, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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