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LJ53 CLU

2003 Ducati Multistrada

Black Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,330 mi
Last recorded32,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ducati Multistrada13,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CLU
MakeDucati
ModelMultistrada
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

advise clutch pivot stiff

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,883 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 30,883 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 30,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 23,525 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 19,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight offset (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,351 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 16,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,676 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 11,658 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 9,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 6,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 2,713 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 2,791 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Multistrada?

Based on 30,770 MOT tests across 4,046 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,046
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
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LJ53 CLU is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada in Black with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati Multistrada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 13,029 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 Ducati Multistrada fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ53 CLU registered?

LJ53 CLU is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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