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HX53 MJF

2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Grey Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard14,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MJF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 58,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 57,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,451 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 52,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 48,450 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 41,066 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 41,066 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 23,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 29,112 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 2,910 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 26,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,845 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,204 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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HX53 MJF is a 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Grey with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,195 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 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 MJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HX53 MJF registered?

HX53 MJF is a 2003 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 MJF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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