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KE03 KSJ

2003 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,479 mi
Last recorded41,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 KSJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,479 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 40,642 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,449 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 38,449 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,280 miles

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

Central Rear number plate light showing red

Nearside Front fork seal perrished slightly

Nearside Rear flexi pipe fouling chaingaurd

Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,471 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulbs fitted to head lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Front forks rebound is excessively slow.

Offside Front Upper Advisory on front brake lever reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,292 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,119 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,723 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,090 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 10,090 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

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 28 Feb 2006 8,709 miles

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

one rear brake pad wearing close limit

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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KE03 KSJ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE03 KSJ, 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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KE03 KSJ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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