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FD53 ZGC

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,083 mi
Last recorded36,083 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ZGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,904 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 34,338 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 34,295 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,951 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

lights masked off at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,465 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,621 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

all lights masked off for test

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,628 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 28,626 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,346 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,927 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

speedo drive incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,870 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

offside headlamp dip beam not working

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,868 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,527 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 2,987 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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FD53 ZGC is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 Speed Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 ZGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD53 ZGC is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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