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EU03 BGF

2003 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

18,077 mi
Last recorded18,077 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Aixam 50022,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 BGF
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,077 miles

Offside Front brake biending

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,143 miles

front brakes have slight bind

steering rack gator is starting to perrish

Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 16,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 16,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,833 miles

Rear bumper insecure

all tyres starting to crack

steering coupling starting to split

Fail 24 Jan 2013 15,833 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres starting to crack

steering coupling starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,059 miles

all tyres cracked close to excess

rear exhaust mount split close to excess

Fail 9 Jan 2012 15,059 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

all tyres cracked close to excess

battery insecure

rear exhaust mount split close to excess

Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,477 miles

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

tyres starting to crack 145/60/13

Fail 11 Jan 2011 13,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyres starting to crack 145/60/13

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,176 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 12,176 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,001 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 10,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 8,355 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 8,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 5,587 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 5,587 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 4,321 miles

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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EU03 BGF is a 2003 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,651 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 EU03 BGF, 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 23 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU03 BGF is a 2003 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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