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HX53 MLV

2003 Harley Davidson Fxdwg

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,984 mi
Last recorded16,984 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdwg11,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MLV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdwg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 16,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 16,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 16,493 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,376 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off-side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 11,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 7,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 4,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 4,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 4,586 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 4,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,523 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 4,523 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 1,968 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 1,614 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdwg?

Based on 10,572 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
593
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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HX53 MLV is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdwg in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdwg models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 11,432 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 Harley Davidson Fxdwg fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 MLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdwg typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdwg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 MLV registered?

HX53 MLV is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdwg, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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