Harley Davidson Flstc (2003)
2003 Harley Davidson Flstc
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2003 Harley Davidson Flstc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Harley-Davidson FLSTC is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally, and a low dangerous defect rate of just 9.4%—well below the threshold that would raise safety concerns for buyers. These machines are built to last, and the data backs it up.
At just under 13,400 miles on the median, these bikes have been ridden conservatively for their age, suggesting owners treat them more as weekend cruisers than commuters. When failures do occur, they're typically minor (1.12 per vehicle), but advisories are relatively frequent at 4.4 per bike—mostly maintenance items like chain wear and brake wear rather than structural problems. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the exhaust, cooling system, and fuel lines, as these are the items most likely to need attention on a 20-year-old cruiser.
What to check before buying a 2003 Harley Davidson Flstc
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Harley Davidson Flstc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Harley Davidson Flstc vehicles fall between 8,162 and 21,679 miles.
2003 Harley Davidson Flstc — Still on the Road
45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Harley Davidson Flstc
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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134.1%
Exhaust noisy
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62.2%
Exhaust noisy
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37.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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29.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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18.9%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.2%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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