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PN03 FAK

2003 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,905 mi
Last recorded15,905 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99611,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 FAK
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 15,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 15,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 14,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,463 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 48,124 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 45,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,880 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 21,723 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,696 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 996?

Based on 17,371 MOT tests across 1,890 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 58
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 45
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PN03 FAK is a 2003 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,739 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 996 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN03 FAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 996 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 996 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN03 FAK is a 2003 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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