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BU03 UOW

2003 Ducati Multistrada

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,036 mi
Last recorded35,036 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati Multistrada13,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UOW
MakeDucati
ModelMultistrada
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 35,036 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 35,075 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 33,673 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 33,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 28,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 27,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Low Beam (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,267 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,338 miles

lower fork stantion pitted

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,606 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 22,606 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 21,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,338 miles

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

passanger off side footrest siezed

Fail 6 May 2011 18,338 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

passanger off side footrest siezed

Pass 6 May 2010 11,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,453 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,453 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,021 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 11,971 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Ducati Multistrada?

Based on 30,770 MOT tests across 4,046 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,046
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
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BU03 UOW is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Ducati Multistrada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 13,029 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 Ducati Multistrada fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU03 UOW is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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