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CN53 APX

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,392 mi
Last recorded38,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 APX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,392 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 38,392 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 34,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,044 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,358 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 26,328 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 17,256 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,293 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 14,269 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,582 miles

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

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

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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CN53 APX is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CN53 APX, 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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CN53 APX is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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