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CN03 MXC

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,828 mi
Last recorded26,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MXC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 26,828 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 26,691 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2023 26,343 miles

lights masked off

Pass 25 Sep 2021 25,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 24,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 23,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 23,171 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,166 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 May 2014 23,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,323 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 10 May 2012 21,590 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2012 21,590 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 21,279 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 20,849 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 20,246 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 18,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,241 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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CN03 MXC is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 CN03 MXC, 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 CN03 MXC registered?

CN03 MXC is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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