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LF05 BWU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,096 mi
Last recorded43,096 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BWU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 43,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 43,030 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 42,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 41,795 miles

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

rear tyre, tread just starting to square off

Fail 22 Apr 2022 41,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

rear tyre, tread just starting to square off

Pass 27 Mar 2021 41,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly squared off, close to 1mm in place,, recommend replace, ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a))

advance front brake lever travel

Pass 10 May 2019 39,871 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 38,871 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 38,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,933 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,933 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 33,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,808 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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LF05 BWU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 LF05 BWU, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 BWU registered?

LF05 BWU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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