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HX53 MKU

2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Silver Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,117 mi
Last recorded22,117 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl12,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MKU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 22,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 21,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 21,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,518 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,841 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of age, perrishing on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 20,841 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of age, perrishing on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 19,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 19,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,892 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 15,892 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 23 May 2012 14,546 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 May 2012 14,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,582 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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HX53 MKU is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Silver with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,846 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 MKU registered?

HX53 MKU is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is HX53 MKU safe to buy?

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