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LJ53 JZX

2003 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JZX
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 47,383 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 47,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 45,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,679 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,085 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,080 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,631 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,958 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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LJ53 JZX is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ53 JZX, 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 LJ53 JZX registered?

LJ53 JZX is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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