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SN53 FDX

2003 Sym Shark

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,156 mi
Last recorded16,156 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FDX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,156 miles

rear tyre perished, advise replace

Fail 14 Oct 2019 16,130 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre perished, advise replace

Fail 17 Nov 2006 5,517 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2006 5,517 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Shark?

Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,554
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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SN53 FDX is a 2003 Sym Shark in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 15,346 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 Sym Shark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 FDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN53 FDX?

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What year was SN53 FDX registered?

SN53 FDX is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SN53 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 FDX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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