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DG53 DXU

2004 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Peugeot Elystar8,634 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DXU
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020
Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,681 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 10,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 7,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 7,970 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 5,283 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 5,283 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 5,603 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 5,603 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,603 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 5,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,494 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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DG53 DXU is a 2004 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 8,634 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 Peugeot Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 DXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG53 DXU registered?

DG53 DXU is a 2004 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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