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EY53 GVF

2004 Malaguti Phantom

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,897 mi
Last recorded3,897 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Malaguti Phantom7,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GVF
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 3,897 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 2,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 1,824 miles

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

Side wall of front tyre has some cracking

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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EY53 GVF is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 7,477 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 Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY53 GVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY53 GVF registered?

EY53 GVF is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is EY53 GVF safe to buy?

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