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BF03 DFN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,609 mi
Last recorded134,609 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DFN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 134,609 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 134,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 134,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides shock absorber dust gaiters split

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill beside the rear axle mounts corroded but quite minor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 126,340 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 126,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,408 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 40,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,923 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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BF03 DFN 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 82.6%.

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 BF03 DFN, 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 BF03 DFN registered?

BF03 DFN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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