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HY04 FGZ

2004 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,686 mi
Last recorded19,686 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel9,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FGZ
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 19,686 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 19,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2024 18,439 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 17,521 miles

Front Exhaust connection lose

Front brake disks corroded

Offside Front engine mounting broken and poorly repair

Fail 7 Feb 2023 17,521 miles

Front Exhaust connection lose

Front brake disks corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front engine mounting broken and poorly repair

Pass 7 Aug 2021 16,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 16,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 14,537 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 14,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden tyre (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 13,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,208 miles

Off side front wheel bearing some play.

Steering operation quite stiff.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,803 miles

Off side rear brake slight bind in revese and parking brake effort low on this side.

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Steering operation quite stiff.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,746 miles

Oil leak.

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 7,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,159 miles

Front disks quite corroded on inner edge.

Very small exhaust tail pipe, difficult to get test pipe in.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 5,019 miles

Front disks and pads wearing thin and disks have corrosion on inner faces.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 4,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear shocks at different heights

Pass 30 Nov 2007 2,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 2,572 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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HY04 FGZ is a 2004 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 9,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY04 FGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY04 FGZ is a 2004 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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