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HX05 FZB

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 42,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 42,245 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 41,660 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 40,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 40,446 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 20 May 2022 40,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 21 May 2021 39,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,375 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,856 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 29,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 27,863 miles

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

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 26,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,876 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 24,876 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 22,837 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 22,837 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 17,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 May 2009 17,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch pivot bolt incorrect

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 FZB is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZB, 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 HX05 FZB registered?

HX05 FZB is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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