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FX04 TFJ

2004 Taishan Commuter

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,669 mi
Last recorded1,669 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Taishan Commuter2,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 TFJ
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 1,669 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 1,669 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 1,590 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

speedow drive clicking advised to check.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 1,590 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

speedow drive clicking advised to check.

Pass 29 May 2008 1,511 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 1,257 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 1,257 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.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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FX04 TFJ is a 2004 Taishan Commuter in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 2,186 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 FX04 TFJ, 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 22 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX04 TFJ registered?

FX04 TFJ is a 2004 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FX04 TFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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