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HX53 KLZ

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,418 mi
Last recorded12,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KLZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 12,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 9,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 9,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 9,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 9,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 8,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,813 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 8,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,757 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,759 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 8,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,227 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 7,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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HX53 KLZ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HX53 KLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 KLZ registered?

HX53 KLZ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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