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LX05 BAA

2005 Triumph Sprint

Grey Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,431 mi
Last recorded24,431 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BAA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 24,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 24,431 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 24,431 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 23,628 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 21,127 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 21,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 20,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,822 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 19,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,952 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 17,925 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,764 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 13,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,620 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 10,620 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,913 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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LX05 BAA is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Grey with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX05 BAA, 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 LX05 BAA registered?

LX05 BAA is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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