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LJ03 GTU

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,519 mi
Last recorded29,519 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GTU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 29,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 29,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 27,816 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 27,816 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,455 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 27,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 26,862 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,520 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 19 Jun 2015 17,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 13,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,443 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 11,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,277 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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LJ03 GTU is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 GTU registered?

LJ03 GTU is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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