MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear coil springs corroded
rear suspension sub frame/suspension arms surface corroded
rear wheel arches corroded - no sharp projections
coil springs corroded
exhaust deteriated - not leaking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
coil springs corroded
exhaust deteriated - not leaking
Exhaust is very rusty
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Covers fitted to underside
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))
Covers fitted to underside
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective adjuster damaged but have managed to fix at right level (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls
EML on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in steering column uj,s
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
front tyres on limit
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HJ03 CFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 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 Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ03 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HJ03 CFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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