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FX03 HVY

2003 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,638 mi
Last recorded10,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99910,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HVY
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 10,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 9,990 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 9,968 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements To small (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 9,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 9,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 9,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 6,852 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

registration bulb not working

Fail 1 May 2014 6,852 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

registration bulb not working

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,765 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 4,765 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2010 3,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 2,132 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 9,555 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 7,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,694 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
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FX03 HVY is a 2003 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 HVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX03 HVY?

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What year was FX03 HVY registered?

FX03 HVY is a 2003 Ducati 999, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is FX03 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 HVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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