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Sym Euro Mx (2004)

136 real MOT outcomes analysed • 37.2% first-time pass rate

2004 Sym Euro Mx

CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2004 Sym Euro Mx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2004 SYM EURO MX has a first-time pass rate of just 37.2%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability issues for this model year. With only 5.9% carrying dangerous defects, the failures are mostly mechanical rather than safety-critical, but the sheer volume of problems makes this a high-maintenance prospect.

These scooters are running at just 13,652 miles median mileage for their age, yet still accumulating 0.54 failures and 0.7 advisories per vehicle on test—suggesting design or build quality problems rather than simple wear. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and check the specific failure history on any individual machine before buying, as condition varies wildly across the cohort.

Below average reliability 42.8% below UK average
37.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
13,652
typical mileage
9,090–21,019 middle half
5.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.54
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Sym Euro Mx

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Sym Euro Mx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,090
low mileage
13,652
typical
21,019
high mileage

Half of all 2004 Sym Euro Mx vehicles fall between 9,090 and 21,019 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.54
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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