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KE53 MLV

2003 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,390 mi
Last recorded17,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 MLV
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 17,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 17,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,070 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 16,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 16,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,101 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 15,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 15,758 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 14,835 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 14,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 10,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,135 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 7,988 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,432 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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KE53 MLV is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 18,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 MLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE53 MLV registered?

KE53 MLV is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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