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BD03 OTZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,994 mi
Last recorded47,994 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OTZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 47,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINKS BUSHES WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK BUSHES WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,626 miles

both front head light lens [ cloudy ]

front and rear coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

both front head light lens [ cloudy ]

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,472 miles

both front headlights lens slightly dull

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre / cracks on tread on both edges

Offside Front tyre / cracks on tread on both edges and outer wall poor

Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,054 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre / cracks on tread on both edges

Offside Front tyre / cracks on tread on both edges and outer wall poor

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,856 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,299 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,170 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,063 miles

cracks in sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,066 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,477 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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BD03 OTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 OTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD03 OTZ registered?

BD03 OTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 OTZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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