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DG53 BXN

2004 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,213 mi
Last recorded31,213 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px7,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BXN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 31,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 9 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 4,884 miles

Front Wheel rim locking nut washers missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel rim locking nut washers missing

Fail 22 Aug 2023 4,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking sight glass broken (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel rim locking nut washers missing

Rear Wheel rim locking nut washers missing

Pass 22 Aug 2022 4,884 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 8 Jun 2021 4,884 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 4,884 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 4,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,885 miles

Advise seat fixing be revised

Advise throttle be serviced

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 4,885 miles

Advise seat fixing be revised

Advise throttle be serviced

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 4,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 4,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,102 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2008 2,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 1,722 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 1,722 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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DG53 BXN is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 7,682 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 Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 BXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 22 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG53 BXN registered?

DG53 BXN is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DG53 BXN safe to buy?

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