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DX53 AFO

2003 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,754 mi
Last recorded24,754 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto11,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 AFO
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,754 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 24,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,247 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 21,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 19,355 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,386 miles

O/S/R brake disc slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R brake disc slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise service rear brake calipers.

near side rear wheel bearing slight noise ,advise renew bearing.

rear brake effort poor

Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 10,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 8,363 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ligier Ambra Glx Auto?

Based on 971 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,149
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 88
brake recording little or no effort 64
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
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DX53 AFO is a 2003 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 11,622 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 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 AFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ligier Ambra Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ligier Ambra Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX53 AFO is a 2003 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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