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BU53 CHX

2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,973 mi
Last recorded9,973 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox6,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CHX
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 9,973 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 9,965 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2006 9,954 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

as there are certain failures i cant test wheel alignment,brake efficency [low pressure in rear tyre],head lamp aim.

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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BU53 CHX is a 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 6,467 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 Malaguti F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 CHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 CHX is a 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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