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DX53 NCE

2003 Hartford HD-125L

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

15,977 mi
Last recorded15,977 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Hartford HD-125L9,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NCE
MakeHartford
ModelHD-125L
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 15,977 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 15,977 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted wrong way round (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 15,789 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 15,787 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey downpipe (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 4 Sep 2015 14,372 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,907 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 12,899 miles

Centre Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,424 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 10,025 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 1,579 miles

How Reliable is the Hartford HD-125L?

Based on 1,712 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Drive chain excessively loose 28
Footrest missing 26
Drive chain worn to excess 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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DX53 NCE is a 2003 Hartford HD-125L in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Hartford HD-125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 9,683 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 Hartford HD-125L fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 NCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford HD-125L typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Hartford HD-125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX53 NCE is a 2003 Hartford HD-125L, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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