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FM03 RYF

2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

1,132 mi
Last recorded1,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox6,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RYF
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,132 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 1,129 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 1,108 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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FM03 RYF is a 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 6,467 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 F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM03 RYF registered?

FM03 RYF is a 2003 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 13 July 2003.

Is FM03 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 RYF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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