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PL52 ENV

2003 Honda Sfx

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,255 mi
Last recorded21,255 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda Sfx7,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 ENV
MakeHonda
ModelSfx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,255 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front plastics damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,255 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front plastics damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2015 21,236 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front plastics insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 16,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front plastics broken

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,035 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2012 14,026 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r indicators are insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2011 12,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,480 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 5,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 4,932 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 4,921 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2006 3,928 miles

rear tyre low in air

How Reliable is the Honda Sfx?

Based on 9,316 MOT tests across 1,535 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 207
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 187
Tyre tread not clearly visible 173
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 115
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PL52 ENV is a 2003 Honda Sfx in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Sfx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 7,749 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 Honda Sfx fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL52 ENV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sfx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Sfx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL52 ENV is a 2003 Honda Sfx, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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