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OY53 LJC

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,467 mi
Last recorded16,467 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LJC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 19,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 15,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 14,799 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 13,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 13,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 12,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 10,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 5,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 5,538 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 13 Nov 2007 5,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 5,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,938 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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OY53 LJC is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OY53 LJC, 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 OY53 LJC registered?

OY53 LJC is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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