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OU05 AXM

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,918 mi
Last recorded59,918 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AXM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 58,639 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 58,553 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

After market levers fitted

Drive chain slightly loose Also has corrosion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Led fitted main beam

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,582 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,663 miles

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

Front tyre has stepping

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre has stepping

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 51,039 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,910 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 31,910 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 18,848 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 14,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,880 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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OU05 AXM is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 AXM, 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 OU05 AXM registered?

OU05 AXM is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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