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FY03 VMJ

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,381 mi
Last recorded21,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 21,381 miles

REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 10 Jun 2024 21,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 21,381 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 21,380 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,983 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 18,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,154 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 15,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,340 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,759 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 VMJ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

FY03 VMJ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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