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FX53 HCJ

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,557 mi
Last recorded19,557 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HCJ
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 19,557 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey end can to down pipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 14,221 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 14,200 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 13,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 6,902 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Atlantic 500?

Based on 1,616 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
944
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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FX53 HCJ is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 Atlantic 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 HCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX53 HCJ registered?

FX53 HCJ is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FX53 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 HCJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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