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OU05 MGV

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,147 mi
Last recorded28,147 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MGV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 27,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 26,059 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 25,559 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 25,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 25,343 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 25,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,059 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,293 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 15,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,664 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,557 miles

Front brake lever slightly deformed

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

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 MGV 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

OU05 MGV is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is OU05 MGV safe to buy?

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