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DX53 NCU

2003 Hartford HD-125L

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,916 mi
Last recorded14,916 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Hartford HD-125L9,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NCU
MakeHartford
ModelHD-125L
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 14,916 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 10,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 10,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 9,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frame is badly rusted

front mudguard is badly rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,364 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 NCU is a 2003 Hartford HD-125L in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NCU, 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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What year was DX53 NCU registered?

DX53 NCU is a 2003 Hartford HD-125L, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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