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WV52 NEF

2003 Ducati ST4S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NEF
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,819 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 77,116 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension squeeks

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 77,113 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension squeeks

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,967 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

squeak on rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,964 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

squeak on rear suspension

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 56,649 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,805 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 33,805 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 27,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,464 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,330 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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WV52 NEF is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 18,128 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 ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV52 NEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV52 NEF is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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