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WX53 YFE

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YFE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 78,554 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,984 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,463 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 75,461 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,629 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,551 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Nearside high beam not working

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,574 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion off side (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,987 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,987 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel new pads not bedded to disc changed lever adjuster as temporary measure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,846 miles

front brake lever travel

Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,846 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front brake lever travel

unable to fully test rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 26,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,678 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 4,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 3,764 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 3,568 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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WX53 YFE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WX53 YFE, 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 WX53 YFE registered?

WX53 YFE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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