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FD03 XBH

2003 Taishan Commuter

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,886 mi
Last recorded2,886 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Taishan Commuter2,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XBH
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 2,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 2,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 2,368 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 May 2008 1,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 1,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,373 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 1,361 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Taishan Commuter?

Based on 445 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Headlamp aim too low 17
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 15
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FD03 XBH is a 2003 Taishan Commuter in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 2,082 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 Taishan Commuter fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 XBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FD03 XBH registered?

FD03 XBH is a 2003 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FD03 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 XBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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