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FJ03 TXV

2003 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,114 mi
Last recorded5,114 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 TXV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 5,114 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

battery loose

exhaust emits smoke

slight front brake bind

Fail 2 Oct 2013 5,114 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

battery loose

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,749 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,718 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 21,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,400 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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FJ03 TXV is a 2003 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 TXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 TXV registered?

FJ03 TXV is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is FJ03 TXV safe to buy?

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