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HX03 FEP

2003 Peugeot Elystar

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,927 mi
Last recorded44,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Elystar8,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 FEP
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement ASAP (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,930 miles

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

front brake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,930 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,484 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,702 miles

rear tyre worn uneven.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,702 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear tyre worn uneven.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,577 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,754 miles

front tyre worn uneven.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,856 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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HX03 FEP is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 8,847 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 Peugeot Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 FEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX03 FEP registered?

HX03 FEP is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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