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FA53 AVT

2004 Smc Ram

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smc Ram2,424 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AVT
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009
Pass 11 May 2007 5,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 5,740 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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FA53 AVT is a 2004 Smc Ram in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 2,424 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 Smc Ram fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA53 AVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA53 AVT registered?

FA53 AVT is a 2004 Smc Ram, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is FA53 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 AVT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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