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WX53 LBJ

2003 Mbk Nitro

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

12,559 mi
Last recorded12,559 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mbk Nitro9,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LBJ
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,559 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

horn held on with cable tie

Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,713 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 10,713 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,539 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 7,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 3,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 3,622 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2011 2,209 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,077 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 1,070 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,528 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Sep 2008 20,525 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 16,300 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,653 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 12,653 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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WX53 LBJ is a 2003 Mbk Nitro in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 9,778 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 Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 LBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WX53 LBJ registered?

WX53 LBJ is a 2003 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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