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YJ03 TSZ

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,202 mi
Last recorded61,202 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 TSZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 61,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 55,094 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 55,094 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 49,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 48,165 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 45,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,422 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,407 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,969 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,162 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 28,158 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,856 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 16,497 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,417 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 16,417 miles

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

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2008 15,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 May 2006 12,750 miles

Front 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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YJ03 TSZ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ03 TSZ, 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 YJ03 TSZ registered?

YJ03 TSZ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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