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FN53 BHV

2003 Peugeot Elystar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,385 mi
Last recorded11,385 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Elystar8,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BHV
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,385 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 11,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure whole fairing insecure in which head lamp mounted (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock brake lever fouls on right hand full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick difficult to see (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2016 11,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,511 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,347 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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FN53 BHV is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 8,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 BHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN53 BHV is a 2003 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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