CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU53 EFJ

2003 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,543 mi
Last recorded31,543 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Bonneville9,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,543 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 31,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 31,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 28,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,640 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 20,073 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 May 2012 18,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 17,758 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,578 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,386 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
Full Triumph Bonneville reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU53 EFJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU53 EFJ?

You can check the full history of AU53 EFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU53 EFJ registered?

AU53 EFJ is a 2003 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is AU53 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 EFJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU53 EFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU53 EFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.