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WX53 VLV

2003 Triumph Sprint RS

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint RS29,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VLV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,249 miles

underside of engine oily

Pass 5 Sep 2020 65,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,478 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 65,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,700 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,787 miles

small oil leak from engine.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 56,808 miles

front tyre worn to weasr limit in one area ,,

Fail 16 Nov 2013 56,808 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

front tyre worn to weasr limit in one area ,,

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,108 miles

rear brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 53,049 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,797 miles

front/rear,brake pads getting near wear limit.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,759 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 42,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 40,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,539 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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WX53 VLV is a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,125 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX53 VLV registered?

WX53 VLV is a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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