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AY05 DTO

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,282 mi
Last recorded17,282 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DTO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 16,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,235 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 16,235 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 14,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 13,480 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,458 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 13,458 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,424 miles

offside front disc float considerably more than the nearside disc

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,762 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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AY05 DTO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 DTO registered?

AY05 DTO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AY05 DTO safe to buy?

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