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WG03 LCA

2003 Honda SZX50S-1

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,137 mi
Last recorded24,137 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50S-19,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 LCA
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50S-1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 24,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Damage to lower body panels and airbox

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Tape on front flexible unable to fully test

Fail 6 Feb 2010 19,728 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,728 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,383 miles

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

free play in accelerater cable

front mud guard missing

low reserve travel in front brake lever

low reserve travel in rear brake lever

Fail 11 Jun 2008 16,107 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

free play in accelerator

front mud guard missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,585 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50S-1?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 97
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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WG03 LCA is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 9,023 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 SZX50S-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG03 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50S-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50S-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG03 LCA registered?

WG03 LCA is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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