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BU03 VXX

2003 Sym Joyride

Silver Petrol 179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,290 mi
Last recorded19,290 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Sym Joyride13,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VXX
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 19,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 19,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 19,271 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 19,271 miles

Direction indicator not working R/H front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,076 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 17,592 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 17,335 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,467 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 15,467 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,113 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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BU03 VXX is a 2003 Sym Joyride in Silver with a 179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 13,064 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 Sym Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 VXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 VXX registered?

BU03 VXX is a 2003 Sym Joyride, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is BU03 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 VXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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