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MX53 KHD

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,486 mi
Last recorded43,486 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KHD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 42,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,945 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,945 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 37,612 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,387 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 249,111 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,639 miles

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

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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MX53 KHD is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MX53 KHD, 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 MX53 KHD registered?

MX53 KHD is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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