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WK53 BFM

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,478 mi
Last recorded15,478 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BFM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 14,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 14,450 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 14,450 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 14,447 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 14,447 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 4,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 3,669 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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WK53 BFM is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WK53 BFM, 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 WK53 BFM registered?

WK53 BFM is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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