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BX53 BBZ

2003 Noble M400

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Noble M40023,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BBZ
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 53,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 48,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 45,259 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,703 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

unable to fully inspect exhaust system due to under panels fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 42,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,390 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 22,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,060 miles

O/S/F tyre has very slight tread damage

Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,197 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,786 miles

How Reliable is the Noble M400?

Based on 2,215 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27
Headlamp aim too high 23
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BX53 BBZ is a 2003 Noble M400 in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Noble M400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,420 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 Noble M400 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Noble M400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Noble M400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX53 BBZ?

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What year was BX53 BBZ registered?

BX53 BBZ is a 2003 Noble M400, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BX53 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 BBZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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