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BD03 VRM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,821 mi
Last recorded99,821 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VRM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,821 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer sill sign of repair covered with thick black substance

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody and all the components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,282 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer sill sign of repair covered with thick black substance

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody and all the components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,583 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,799 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear bumper has damage and is part loose but not likey to become detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,799 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear bumper has damage and is part loose but not likey to become detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,678 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stop lamp

Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stop lamp

Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,190 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,473 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 VRM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VRM, 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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BD03 VRM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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