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MV03 ECT

2003 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,004 mi
Last recorded39,004 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 ECT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 39,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 39,004 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,003 miles

Rear Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,416 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 38,414 miles

Stop lamp not working when using rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,350 miles

Both front brake discs bobbins worn

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,694 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 34,694 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,657 miles

Front tyre has a large slice cut out of tyre tread. not cords visible.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Rear wheel hub has slight play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 34,657 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Front tyre fitted backwards (4.1.2e)

Front tyre has a large slice cut out of tyre tread. not cords visible.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Rear wheel hub has slight play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,589 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both forks (2.3.3)

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2015 33,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,356 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,436 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,299 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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MV03 ECT is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV03 ECT, 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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What year was MV03 ECT registered?

MV03 ECT is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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