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MX53 ZGB

2003 Aixam 500

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,938 mi
Last recorded20,938 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Aixam 50022,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 ZGB
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 20,937 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight movement in N/S/F shock absorber lower attachment.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,340 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 17,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 14,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,630 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 11,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,908 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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MX53 ZGB is a 2003 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,651 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 ZGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX53 ZGB registered?

MX53 ZGB is a 2003 Aixam 500, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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