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OU05 MGZ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,669 mi
Last recorded59,669 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,163 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 58,163 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,167 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,104 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,664 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,575 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2014 50,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 Aug 2013 43,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,734 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 30,734 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,613 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 24,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,243 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 MGZ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

OU05 MGZ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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