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MX03 MVL

2003 Ducati 1000DS

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,897 mi
Last recorded31,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 1000DS11,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 MVL
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 30,991 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 30,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 30,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,610 miles

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

grips loose, slight play in shocker link bearings.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,666 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 13,028 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,797 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 10,062 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,321 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 6,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 6,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,283 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1000DS?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
777
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Headlamp aim too low 6
Indicator tell tale not functioning 6
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MX03 MVL is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 1000DS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 11,063 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 1000DS fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 MVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1000DS typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 1000DS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX03 MVL registered?

MX03 MVL is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is MX03 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 MVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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