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OU03 VJZ

2003 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,393 mi
Last recorded39,393 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Trophy21,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VJZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 39,393 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 39,393 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected is sticking on. remove pedal arm clean and grease and refit (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 39,393 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 39,393 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose locking devise missing tighten nut and fit new split pin (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,571 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,194 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,380 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 35,530 miles

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

only 50% of rear sidelight working

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 23,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,263 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 May 2014 20,249 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 18,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,963 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 14,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,247 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 1,910 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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OU03 VJZ is a 2003 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,262 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU03 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU03 VJZ registered?

OU03 VJZ is a 2003 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 VJZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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