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FA52 VAY

2003 Noble M400

Green Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Noble M40023,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VAY
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 46,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,522 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,594 miles

Advise: both sides front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise: both sides front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,738 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,087 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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FA52 VAY is a 2003 Noble M400 in Green with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA52 VAY, 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

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What year was FA52 VAY registered?

FA52 VAY is a 2003 Noble M400, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is FA52 VAY safe to buy?

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