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SF53 DAA

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,935 mi
Last recorded8,935 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 DAA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 8,935 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 8,901 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,662 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 8,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated from leaking fork seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 7,042 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 4,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,126 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 3,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 3,095 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 3,032 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 2,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 2,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 2,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 2,787 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 2,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 2,629 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 2,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 2,505 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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SF53 DAA is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SF53 DAA, 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 SF53 DAA registered?

SF53 DAA is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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