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HK53 LMU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,014 mi
Last recorded69,014 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LMU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,014 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust in poor condition

front brake hoses perishing

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,014 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

exhaust in poor condition

front brake hoses perishing

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,501 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2016 66,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

front brake discs in poor condition

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,175 miles

advice fuel filter replacement (corroded)

chips in front windcsreen

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded and distorted

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,913 miles

all rear seats folded down

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroding

fuel filter corroding advice replacement

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak ?

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear seats folded down

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroding

fuel filter corroding advice replacement

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak ?

rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front ABS rings cracked

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,663 miles

both front ABS rings cracked

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f ABS ring broken

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,554 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

front brake discs wearing thin and front pads worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,251 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

front brake discs wearing thin and front pads worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,340 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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HK53 LMU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 68,317 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 Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK53 LMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK53 LMU registered?

HK53 LMU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is HK53 LMU safe to buy?

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