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FJ03 PVE

2003 Italjet Formula

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,611 mi
Last recorded17,611 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Italjet Formula7,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PVE
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 17,466 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 17,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,428 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 17,420 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,326 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 22 May 2014 16,718 miles

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 12,588 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 12,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 10,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 10,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 7,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

steering joint boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,255 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 5,255 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Italjet Formula?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
reflector on motorcycle missing 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 59
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FJ03 PVE is a 2003 Italjet Formula in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,242 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 Italjet Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 PVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Formula typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Italjet Formula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 PVE registered?

FJ03 PVE is a 2003 Italjet Formula, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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