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LX05 FTJ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 FTJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 37,854 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,802 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 34,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,174 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,597 miles

front and rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front and rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,462 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 10,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,111 miles

1) Front tyre close to legal 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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LX05 FTJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

LX05 FTJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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