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GX04 BTF

2004 Taishan Commuter

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,960 mi
Last recorded1,960 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Taishan Commuter2,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 BTF
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 1,960 miles

Front brake cable fouling tyre

Fuel tank seal slightly perished

Nearside read panel broken but secure

No lights at time of test

No mirrors at time of test

Offside rear panel broken but secure

Offside side panel broken but secure

Speedo cable fouling tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2015 1,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Offside side panel broken but secure

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front brake cable fouling tyre

Fuel tank seal slightly perished

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside read panel broken but secure

Offside rear panel broken but secure

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Speedo cable fouling tyre

mirrors insecure

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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GX04 BTF is a 2004 Taishan Commuter in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 GX04 BTF, 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 GX04 BTF registered?

GX04 BTF is a 2004 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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