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DX03 ECA

2003 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ECA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 48,197 miles

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

Brake performance not tested rear brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,768 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 40,768 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,719 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,653 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,607 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 19,588 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 16,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 6,249 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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DX03 ECA is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 ECA, 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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DX03 ECA is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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