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DX53 OXL

2003 Piaggio Porter

Green Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Porter40,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OXL
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,275 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,534 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 53,352 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 536,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,321 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,609 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear shock bushes starting to perrish

steering idler slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,484 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 39,480 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,005 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 31,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,272 miles

slight play in centre steering idler

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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DX53 OXL is a 2003 Piaggio Porter in Green with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 40,185 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 Piaggio Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 OXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DX53 OXL is a 2003 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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