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PO53 FOT

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,312 mi
Last recorded29,312 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 29,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 29,312 miles

Stop lamp not working control brake 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 29,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 26,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 25,245 miles

Chain Guard Missing.

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 23,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,298 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 19,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,754 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 14,594 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,594 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,469 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,248 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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PO53 FOT is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,153 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 Triumph Speed Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PO53 FOT registered?

PO53 FOT is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PO53 FOT safe to buy?

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