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FY03 SYJ

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,994 mi
Last recorded21,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 SYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,994 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Fail 1 Jun 2026 21,985 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust silencer mounting bracket missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2025 21,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 20,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 14,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 14,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 11,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 10,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 10,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,808 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,341 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,658 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 4,658 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 May 2006 3,490 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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FY03 SYJ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 FY03 SYJ, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY03 SYJ registered?

FY03 SYJ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 SYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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