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FV03 AVR

2003 Smc Ram

Red Petrol 164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smc Ram683 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 AVR
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine164cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012

Centre Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010
Pass 19 Mar 2009 397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2009 397 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 379 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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FV03 AVR is a 2003 Smc Ram in Red with a 164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 683 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 Smc Ram fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 AVR registered?

FV03 AVR is a 2003 Smc Ram, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is FV03 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 AVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV03 AVR have outstanding finance?

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