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WR03 UXE

2003 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vespa (douglas) Px13,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 UXE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,593 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,587 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,587 miles

Cannot read the brake fluid level in the front reservoir

Fail 12 Mar 2025 48,587 miles

Cannot read the brake fluid level in the front reservoir

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 48,475 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 48,448 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre flat

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,393 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 14,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 44,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

High beam tell tail not working

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 43,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Head lamp high beam tell tale not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,083 miles

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

Front main beam tell tale not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 41,083 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front main beam tell tale not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,065 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,334 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 31,330 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,287 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,651 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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WR03 UXE is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 13,830 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 Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR03 UXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 23 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR03 UXE registered?

WR03 UXE is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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