MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 EEJ is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 EEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AU53 EEJ registered?
AU53 EEJ is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is AU53 EEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU53 EEJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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