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OW03 AHY

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,026 mi
Last recorded14,026 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 AHY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 14,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 14,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 13,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 13,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,087 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 12,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 12,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,066 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,937 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,907 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 8,876 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,604 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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OW03 AHY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW03 AHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 AHY registered?

OW03 AHY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is OW03 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 AHY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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