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AU03 YEC

2003 Honda Sgx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,437 mi
Last recorded29,437 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Sgx5,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YEC
MakeHonda
ModelSgx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,437 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,437 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in lower fork tubes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,437 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in lower fork legs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 29,437 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all lights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in lower fork legs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 29,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,124 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 29,124 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,115 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,827 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,375 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear tyre has a large cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

Rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 27,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,035 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 20,962 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,826 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 17,770 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,522 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sgx?

Based on 10,889 MOT tests across 1,668 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 140
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 134
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 119
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AU03 YEC is a 2003 Honda Sgx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 5,943 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 Sgx fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sgx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Sgx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU03 YEC is a 2003 Honda Sgx, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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