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LG52 VAK

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VAK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 56,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 56,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,922 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 54,922 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,264 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,993 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 May 2016 51,993 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,732 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 36,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 27,183 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre abnormal wear

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,923 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,361 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

puncture repair rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 17,361 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

nearside rear position lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,359 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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LG52 VAK is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG52 VAK, 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 LG52 VAK registered?

LG52 VAK is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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