BU03 LHY

2003 TRIUMPH — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
TRIUMPH
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
790 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 June 2019
Last recorded mileage
4,139 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Triumph has 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 4,139 miles. The vehicle has been off-road for extended periods, raising concerns about its maintenance and true condition.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 13,492 miles over 23 years, averaging only 874 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2014 onwards, indicating potential odometer fraud or extended periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • Extremely low lifetime mileage: 13,492 miles over 23 years (Jan 2003) — well below UK average.
  • Mileage significantly below cohort: 13,492 mi total — bottom 10% of similar TRIUMPHs of this age.
  • Mileage dropped sharply from 2014 onwards: 1,443 mi/yr (Aug 2014) to 148 mi/yr (Jun 2018).
  • Vehicle has been off-road for extended periods: 2017 SORN gap suggests long periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • No dangerous defects recorded across 14 MOT tests.
  • 12 of 14 MOT tests passed without failure.
  • No recurring major failures on critical systems.
  • Consistent retest passes after initial failures show owner's responsiveness.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 4,139 mi PASSJun 2007: 5,035 mi PASSJun 2008: 6,274 mi PASSMay 2009: 7,269 mi FAILMay 2009: 7,270 mi PASSAug 2010: 7,512 mi PASSAug 2011: 8,418 mi PASSAug 2012: 9,531 mi PASSAug 2013: 9,941 mi PASSAug 2014: 11,384 mi PASSOct 2015: 12,935 mi PASSDec 2016: 13,343 mi FAILDec 2016: 13,344 mi PASSJun 2018: 13,492 mi PASS13k9k4kJun 2006Jun 2018

MOT test history — 12/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 4,139 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 5,035 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 6,274 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 7,269 mi
FAIL Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
May 2009 PASS 7,270 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 7,512 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 8,418 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 9,531 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 9,941 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Aug 2014 PASS 11,384 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 12,935 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 13,343 mi
FAIL Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
FAIL Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Dec 2016 PASS 13,344 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
ADVISORY Front fork legs pitted
Jun 2018 PASS 13,492 mi
ADVISORY Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear brake binding slightly
ADVISORY Left hand seat mounting bolt missing

Want the full report on BU03 LHY?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU03 LHY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.