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VX53 MXO

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,908 mi
Last recorded15,908 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 MXO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 15,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 15,908 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 15,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 15,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 14,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,208 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,058 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 11,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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VX53 MXO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX53 MXO, 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 VX53 MXO registered?

VX53 MXO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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