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VX53 FAO

2003 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,714 mi
Last recorded5,714 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Elystar8,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FAO
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 5,714 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 5,102 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 3,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,875 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear tyre shows signs of being ridden while flat, but is not visibly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,600 miles

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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VX53 FAO is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX53 FAO, 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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What year was VX53 FAO registered?

VX53 FAO is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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