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HF53 EFM

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,978 mi
Last recorded48,978 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EFM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 48,732 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 48,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,507 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,507 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,038 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,422 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,278 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,781 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,487 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 26,478 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,145 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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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.

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