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LJ05 EOX

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,248 mi
Last recorded40,248 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EOX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 40,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 39,725 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 35,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 33,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 27,017 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 27,017 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 26,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,099 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,229 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,209 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,107 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 14,102 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,564 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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LJ05 EOX is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJ05 EOX, 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 LJ05 EOX registered?

LJ05 EOX is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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