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HX03 VOV

2003 Triumph America

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,263 mi
Last recorded22,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph America9,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VOV
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 22,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 21,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 16,995 miles

Exhaust noisy mufflers are taped (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 14,107 miles

Exhaust mufflers taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 12,588 miles

Exhaust mufflers taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2017 12,577 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mufflers taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 10,389 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,337 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 10,190 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,190 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,672 miles

rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,139 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,126 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 8,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,028 miles

FRONT TYRE JUST MEETS LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 16 May 2008 6,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 5,315 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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HX03 VOV is a 2003 Triumph America in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 9,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 VOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX03 VOV registered?

HX03 VOV is a 2003 Triumph America, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 VOV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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