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FJ03 RRU

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,100 mi
Last recorded38,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 RRU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 38,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,087 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 38,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,291 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 34,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,271 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,219 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2018 27,219 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,923 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 23,921 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play head bearings notchy movement (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight too tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,895 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 21,893 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 7,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,304 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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FJ03 RRU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,153 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 FJ03 RRU, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ03 RRU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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