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LJ03 VAH

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,698 mi
Last recorded32,698 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VAH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 32,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 31,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 30,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,708 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 27,020 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2018 24,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,626 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar is slightly bent/out of position.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 21,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 20,813 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,765 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 18,610 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,610 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,261 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,811 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 8,855 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,855 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 VAH is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ03 VAH, 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 LJ03 VAH registered?

LJ03 VAH is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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