CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA03 BYF

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,476 mi
Last recorded33,476 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 BYF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 32,884 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,276 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,608 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 31,500 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 27,285 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 27,285 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,850 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 23,850 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,750 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,146 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 15,146 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,842 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
Full Triumph Sprint reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA03 BYF is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WA03 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA03 BYF?

You can check the full history of WA03 BYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA03 BYF registered?

WA03 BYF is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WA03 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 BYF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA03 BYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA03 BYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.