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FM03 RLX

2003 Aprilia Area 51

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,136 mi
Last recorded18,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Area 516,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RLX
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,808 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 14,803 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 11,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 11,039 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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FM03 RLX is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51 in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 6,206 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 Aprilia Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 RLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM03 RLX?

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What year was FM03 RLX registered?

FM03 RLX is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is FM03 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 RLX 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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