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WX53 UWK

2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,014 mi
Last recorded24,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl12,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UWK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 24,014 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 23,728 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,319 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 23,319 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 22,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 20,578 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,817 miles

rear tyre side walls have slight cracking to the surface.

Pass 30 May 2012 14,260 miles

rear tyer slight cracks temp repir on rear lens

Pass 25 May 2011 10,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,950 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 8,907 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,523 miles

front tyre worn un-even on the sides

Fail 11 Oct 2007 6,372 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front tyre worn un-even on the sides

Pass 23 Oct 2006 4,872 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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WX53 UWK is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,846 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 UWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 UWK registered?

WX53 UWK is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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