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YJ53 EAF

2003 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Aixam 50022,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 EAF
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,385 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,366 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 19,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,237 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,704 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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YJ53 EAF is a 2003 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,651 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 EAF is a 2003 Aixam 500, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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