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NX53 FXH

2003 Iris.bus Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,232 mi
Last recorded161,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Iris.bus Daily124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 FXH
MakeIris.bus
ModelDaily
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 161,232 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 161,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 161,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 157,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion outside prescribed areas

parking brake low effort nearside

under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2021 152,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion outside area

under-sealed

Fail 13 Apr 2021 152,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion outside area

under-sealed

Pass 21 Jun 2019 149,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside including components

Fail 8 Jun 2019 149,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside including components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 145,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,604 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre undersill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre under sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,720 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,657 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / body holed 6 places (marked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) insecure (1.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / body holed 7 places (marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign missing outside (6.2.D.3)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) insecure (1.1.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,038 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/f tyre worn on sides

Fail 1 Apr 2011 99,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/f tyre worn on sides

Fail 5 May 2010 84,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

x3 seat belts not check due to baby seats fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 84,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

x3 seat belts not check due to baby seats fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,008 miles

2x rear seat belts have not been checked due to baby seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 73,008 miles

2x rear seat belts have not been checked due to baby seats fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,838 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,814 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 48,322 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,240 miles

How Reliable is the Iris.bus Daily?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
11,208
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 21
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NX53 FXH is a 2003 Iris.bus Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Iris.bus Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 124,102 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 Iris.bus Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 FXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iris.bus Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Iris.bus Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX53 FXH is a 2003 Iris.bus Daily, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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