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2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,210 mi
Last recorded11,210 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CSV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,210 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 11,210 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,980 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 10,972 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,775 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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BU53 CSV is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU53 CSV, 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 BU53 CSV registered?

BU53 CSV is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BU53 CSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 CSV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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