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NJX 979

2003 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,739 mi
Last recorded48,739 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJX 979
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 48,739 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 47,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,837 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 45,776 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,474 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 37,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2013 33,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,649 miles

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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NJX 979 is a 2003 Beauford Tourer in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJX 979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this Beauford Tourer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJX 979 registered?

NJX 979 is a 2003 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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