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FJ05 NSU

2005 Peugeot Elystar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Peugeot Elystar10,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NSU
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,815 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,373 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 19,304 miles

Inner Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,277 miles

Inner Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Inner Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,207 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 11,198 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2010 12,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 10,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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FJ05 NSU is a 2005 Peugeot Elystar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 10,485 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 Peugeot Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 NSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 NSU registered?

FJ05 NSU is a 2005 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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