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FE53 PTO

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

163,193 mi
Last recorded163,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PTO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 163,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front drop link has play but ok at time of test

both bottom ball joint arms at the rear have slight play buy ok at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,417 miles

slight plat in o/side front rack end but ok at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2016 156,417 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight plat in o/side front rack end but ok at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 149,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 149,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,336 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 144,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 132,101 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 132,092 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 119,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,130 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 99,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,644 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,765 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 71,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,072 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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FE53 PTO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 68,317 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 Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 PTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE53 PTO registered?

FE53 PTO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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