MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front marks on disc , could be the start of cracks showing
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear tyre cracking on walls , not showing ply or cord
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail broken link (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF53 EFM is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 HF53 EFM, 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 HF53 EFM registered?
HF53 EFM is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is HF53 EFM safe to buy?
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