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LF05 ETX

2005 Taishan Sport

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,826 mi
Last recorded1,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Taishan Sport2,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ETX
MakeTaishan
ModelSport
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 1,826 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 1,826 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Taishan Sport?

Based on 289 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim too high 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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LF05 ETX is a 2005 Taishan Sport in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Taishan Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 2,396 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Taishan Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF05 ETX registered?

LF05 ETX is a 2005 Taishan Sport, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LF05 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 ETX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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