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LJ03 GUK

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,610 mi
Last recorded60,610 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GUK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 60,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2026 60,603 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Tread Depth 0.96mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,006 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 60,000 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bearing excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 59,457 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 58,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 58,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 57,663 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle over full, slight coolant leak

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 57,007 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 56,394 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 56,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,512 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,495 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,636 miles

Rear brake master cylinder was stuck on test but freed during roller brake test.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,636 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake Master cylinder sticking. (3.3.A1a)

Rear brake master cylinder was stuck on test but freed during roller brake test.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,228 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,951 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,929 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,630 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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LJ03 GUK is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LJ03 GUK, 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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LJ03 GUK is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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