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PJ03 UBX

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,261 mi
Last recorded22,261 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UBX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 22,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,978 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bracket is slightly loose (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 20,978 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bracket is slightly loose (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,877 miles

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

Slight cracking of rubber on front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,007 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,219 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 13,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 8,797 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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PJ03 UBX is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PJ03 UBX, 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.

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What year was PJ03 UBX registered?

PJ03 UBX is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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