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PO53 MZP

2003 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,580 mi
Last recorded8,580 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Elystar8,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 MZP
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 8,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

engine management light on, very poor engine running

oil leak under seat

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,115 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

ABS light illuminated does not turn off

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,446 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,963 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,266 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 18,259 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,165 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 12,165 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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PO53 MZP is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 8,847 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 Peugeot Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 MZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO53 MZP is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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