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LJ53 PXD

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,868 mi
Last recorded2,868 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 PXD
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 2,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 2,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 2,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 2,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 2,858 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 2,858 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also shows signs of structural failure (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 2,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 2,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 2,851 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 2,754 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 2,714 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 2,465 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 2,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 1,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 933 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 5 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Atlantic 500?

Based on 1,616 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
944
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LJ53 PXD is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 Aprilia Atlantic 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 PXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 PXD is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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