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LJ03 XWV

2003 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,168 mi
Last recorded34,168 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XWV
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 34,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 33,999 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 33,937 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine misfires at idle

Oil leak left side of engine

Steering bearing notchy

Pass 13 Apr 2024 33,784 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 33,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 32,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,556 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,726 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 27,732 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,798 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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LJ03 XWV is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LJ03 XWV, 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.

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What year was LJ03 XWV registered?

LJ03 XWV is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is LJ03 XWV safe to buy?

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