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EU03 YFY

2003 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,271 mi
Last recorded97,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 YFY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 97,271 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 97,264 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing fairing insecure (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 93,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,071 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,071 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear switch dirty/poor connection (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 75,320 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,575 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 68,482 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,307 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,661 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,661 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,132 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EU03 YFY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EU03 YFY, 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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EU03 YFY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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