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HX03 MPF

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,999 mi
Last recorded5,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MPF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 5,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 5,832 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 5,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 5,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 4,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 4,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 4,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 3,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,353 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,611 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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HX03 MPF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 MPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX03 MPF registered?

HX03 MPF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 MPF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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