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LJ53 PDO

2004 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,301 mi
Last recorded17,301 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto14,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 PDO
MakeLigier
ModelAmbra Glx Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp bracket broken

slight interaction in o/s and n/s rear lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,590 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs surfaces corroded slightly/??

off side front inner plastic wing panel / VIN plate insecure

off side rear hub bearing slightly noisy inoperation

Fail 5 Jan 2012 15,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs surfaces corroded slightly/??

off side front inner plastic wing panel / VIN plate insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,268 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 14,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet cable release pull faulty/ slightly difficult to release / open???

knock gear selection/ take up drive??

near side rear silencer support bracket fouls lower suspension arm

new rear silencer fouls plastic fuel tank / slightly damaged

off side rear outer brake discs surface corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 12,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 12,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,753 miles

exhaust deteriating

Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,165 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs show corrosion from standing

Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,821 miles

How Reliable is the Ligier Ambra Glx Auto?

Based on 971 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,149
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 88
brake recording little or no effort 64
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
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LJ53 PDO is a 2004 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 14,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ligier Ambra Glx Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 PDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ53 PDO is a 2004 Ligier Ambra Glx Auto, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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