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WM03 ETL

2003 Ducati 1000DS

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ducati 1000DS11,063 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 ETL
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021
Pass 10 Sep 2020
Fail 1 Sep 2020

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front fork bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019
Fail 9 Aug 2019

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018

hazard warning lights not working

new rear brake pads rear brake travel long

Fail 27 Jul 2018

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

hazard warning lights not working

new rear brake pads rear brake travel long

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,371 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,371 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 18,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 15,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 13,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,091 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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WM03 ETL is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM03 ETL, 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 WM03 ETL registered?

WM03 ETL is a 2003 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is WM03 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 ETL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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