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FX53 TKO

2003 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,000 mi
Last recorded27,000 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TKO
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,000 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Mar 2011 26,994 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2010 22,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,121 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake efficiency lower than normal

rear seat latch missing but seat secure.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 14,121 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake efficiency lower than normal

rear seat latch missing but seat secure.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 13,096 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,657 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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FX53 TKO is a 2003 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 TKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX53 TKO registered?

FX53 TKO is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is FX53 TKO safe to buy?

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