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HF03 VXB

2003 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,272 mi
Last recorded46,272 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VXB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 46,272 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,166 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 46,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,009 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,534 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 44,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 44,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,330 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,330 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,820 miles

rear pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 28,159 miles

headlight beam image poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,464 miles

headlamp image has slight kick up on dip

Pass 8 Aug 2009 21,493 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,603 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear 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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HF03 VXB is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HF03 VXB, 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 HF03 VXB registered?

HF03 VXB is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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