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WJ52 ZFU

2003 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 29,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 29,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,061 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 28,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 28,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 28,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel connection on tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 27,956 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,732 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear change lever loose

wiring unsupported at fron os and ns

Fail 1 Jul 2013 23,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear change lever loose

wiring unsupported at fron os and ns

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 22,839 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,249 miles

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

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

only one dip beam working

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,958 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,373 miles

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

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

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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WJ52 ZFU is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ52 ZFU, 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 WJ52 ZFU registered?

WJ52 ZFU is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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