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HX05 DPE

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 DPE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 74,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 74,344 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,337 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,337 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,226 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 64,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 61,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 61,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,121 miles

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

Rear subframe badly corroded

Three tubeless repairs to rear tyre!

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,146 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,654 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,578 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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HX05 DPE 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 78.9%.

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 HX05 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 DPE registered?

HX05 DPE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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