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MX03 ELJ

2003 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,881 mi
Last recorded41,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Daytona15,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ELJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,881 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,637 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,407 miles

exhaust system noisy

front brake disc bobbins have slight free play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,703 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 36,570 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2014 27,140 miles

advised exhaust noisey

advised front tyre getting low

Fail 3 May 2014 27,140 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

advised exhaust noisey

advised front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,230 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advised rear pads underhalf worn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 23,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advised rear pads underhalf worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,182 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 12,168 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,785 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

slight binding on front brake.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 7,785 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

slight binding on front brake.

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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MX03 ELJ is a 2003 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,770 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 Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX03 ELJ is a 2003 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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