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SF05 TCJ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TCJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,884 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 36,999 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 28,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,266 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 22,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 21,659 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 21,379 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 21,379 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,117 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 9,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,285 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 9,285 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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SF05 TCJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver 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 SF05 TCJ, 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 SF05 TCJ registered?

SF05 TCJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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