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WK03 ATF

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ATF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 76,454 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 76,454 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad & piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,962 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,934 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Bulb not in holder (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 70,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,595 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Pitting on stancions (2.3.1)

Front tyre close to limit in patches on center line

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Slight drag on rear brake

Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,407 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 61,407 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 60,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,672 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

only 50% illumination on rear lamp

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,672 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

only 50% illumination on rear lamp

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,020 miles

slight bind on front brake

slight discolouring on no/plate

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 May 2006 25,325 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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WK03 ATF is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK03 ATF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK03 ATF is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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