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FJ05 MSU

2005 Triumph Sprint

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,606 mi
Last recorded34,606 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 MSU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 34,606 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 34,606 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 34,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 34,188 miles

Central Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Masking on front headlights

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 31,462 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 31,462 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 28,339 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 28,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,804 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,804 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear foot pegs not locking in up position

Pass 5 May 2012 15,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,894 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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FJ05 MSU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 FJ05 MSU, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 MSU registered?

FJ05 MSU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is FJ05 MSU safe to buy?

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