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WF52 ARZ

2003 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ARZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 58,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,290 miles

Central Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 45,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 44,267 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 44,264 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,211 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 41,207 miles

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

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

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2019 60,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 54,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,072 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,347 miles

Offside Dip Beam Not Working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,347 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Dip Beam Not Working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,989 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,997 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,339 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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WF52 ARZ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WF52 ARZ, 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 WF52 ARZ registered?

WF52 ARZ is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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