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WK53 DVF

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,665 mi
Last recorded38,665 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DVF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 38,665 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 35,792 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 35,088 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,243 miles

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

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

drive chain slightly rusty

front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 May 2014 31,277 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,277 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 26,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,564 miles

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

front forks covered by grease & oil

Fail 12 Feb 2007 18,564 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front forks covered by grease & oil

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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WK53 DVF is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK53 DVF, 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 WK53 DVF registered?

WK53 DVF is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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