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FJ05 MVW

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,123 mi
Last recorded28,123 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 MVW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 28,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 27,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 26,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

drive chain slck (border line)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 21,548 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)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

drive chain slck (border line)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,127 miles

drive chain slack

rear tyre worn

Fail 26 Oct 2013 19,117 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

drive chain slack

rear tyre worn

Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,866 miles

front tyre poor

Pass 12 Feb 2011 13,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 10,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 5,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,716 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 MVW is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

FJ05 MVW is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FJ05 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 MVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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