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MX53 ZFT

2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,512 mi
Last recorded30,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S12,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 ZFT
MakeDucati
ModelMultistrada 1000 S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 30,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,506 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 30,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 30,233 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 29,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 26,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,007 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,417 miles

no registration light

slight travel rear brake pedal

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,476 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 53,682 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,116 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,288 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,895 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,731 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S?

Based on 2,729 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
846
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 26
Headlamp aim too low 18
Direction indicator not working 14
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MX53 ZFT is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,800 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 Multistrada 1000 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 ZFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Multistrada 1000 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati Multistrada 1000 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX53 ZFT is a 2003 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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