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EX51 TWJ

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,364 mi
Last recorded24,364 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 TWJ
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,364 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

osf door has two small shape whole

Fail 14 Nov 2016 24,364 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

osf door has two small shape whole

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,268 miles

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Rear slight binding

Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,268 miles

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear slight binding

Fail 29 Sep 2012 16,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,746 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,668 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight crack on lower steering column coupling

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,689 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,794 miles

steering column coupling starting to split

Fail 4 Oct 2006 18,794 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 11,237 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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EX51 TWJ is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 EX51 TWJ, 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 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX51 TWJ registered?

EX51 TWJ is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is EX51 TWJ safe to buy?

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