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FN53 BHP

2003 Aprilia Etv Caponord

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,966 mi
Last recorded4,966 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Etv Caponord21,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BHP
MakeAprilia
ModelEtv Caponord
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 4,966 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 4,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 2,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 1,803 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,168 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 50,513 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,497 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 47,497 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,750 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,189 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 39,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,717 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Etv Caponord?

Based on 2,071 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
1,234
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
wheel bearings are excessively rough 13
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FN53 BHP is a 2003 Aprilia Etv Caponord in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Etv Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Etv Caponord fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Etv Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Etv Caponord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN53 BHP is a 2003 Aprilia Etv Caponord, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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