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EK03 FWC

2003 Ducati 1000DS

Black Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,823 mi
Last recorded10,823 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ducati 1000DS11,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FWC
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 10,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 9,064 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 6,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,747 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 2,697 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,879 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 12,879 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,140 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 9,140 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Ducati 1000DS?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
777
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Headlamp aim too low 6
Indicator tell tale not functioning 6
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EK03 FWC is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS in Black with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 1000DS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 11,063 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 1000DS fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 FWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1000DS typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 1000DS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 FWC registered?

EK03 FWC is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is EK03 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 FWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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