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FY03 VNT

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

31,396 mi
Last recorded31,396 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VNT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 31,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 30,753 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 30,547 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 29,913 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 29,881 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,014 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 29,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,881 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 27,881 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 26,547 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 26,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,114 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,114 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 21,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 20,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 18,232 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 18,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 13,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2006 10,687 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 VNT is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

FY03 VNT is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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