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FX54 LBA

2004 Taishan Commuter

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

296 mi
Last recorded296 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Taishan Commuter2,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 LBA
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 296 miles

Some plastic panels missing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Some plastic panels missing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78 miles

all brakes slow to react

long travel on front brake lever

Fail 2 Oct 2009 67 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

all brakes slow to react

long travel on front brake lever

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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FX54 LBA is a 2004 Taishan Commuter in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FX54 LBA, 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 FX54 LBA registered?

FX54 LBA is a 2004 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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