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AY03 HFW

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,892 mi
Last recorded6,892 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HFW
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 6,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 4,445 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 4,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,352 miles

Rear tyre stepped

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 4,352 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear tyre stepped

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 4,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,111 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 3,096 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 2,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 1,837 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 1,397 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 1,389 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 979 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 979 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 966 miles

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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AY03 HFW is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 HFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY03 HFW?

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What year was AY03 HFW registered?

AY03 HFW is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is AY03 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 HFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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