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GX53 KGO

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,125 mi
Last recorded20,125 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 KGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 20,125 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2025 20,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2024 19,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 18,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,164 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 16,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 16,622 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 16,622 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,277 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear tyre starting to crack in tread. Not to cords.

Pass 2 May 2015 15,947 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 15,947 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,110 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,342 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 11,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,696 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 10,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,871 miles

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

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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GX53 KGO is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GX53 KGO, 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 GX53 KGO registered?

GX53 KGO is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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