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LJ53 MEV

2004 Peugeot Elyseo

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,109 mi
Last recorded25,109 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Elyseo15,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MEV
MakePeugeot
ModelElyseo
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,474 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 23,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elyseo?

Based on 11,101 MOT tests across 1,972 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,972
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 321
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 292
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 238
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 237
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LJ53 MEV is a 2004 Peugeot Elyseo in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Elyseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 15,707 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 Elyseo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elyseo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Peugeot Elyseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 MEV is a 2004 Peugeot Elyseo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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