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NX03 FHE

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,584 mi
Last recorded82,584 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FHE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,584 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 82,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable corroded (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,053 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 62,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,765 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,959 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 28,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,788 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 18,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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NX03 FHE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX03 FHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX03 FHE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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