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BF03 DHV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

89,353 mi
Last recorded89,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DHV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 89,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 89,353 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 88,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,029 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 88,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (polish) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,312 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 87,312 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,269 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,269 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 85,432 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 85,423 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,348 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,790 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 84,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,299 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded, floor and inner sills corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut pin is missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut pin is missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded, floor and inner sills corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen need polishing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen need polishing (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,984 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 81,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,051 miles

headlight glasses

n/s/r tyre wall perishing borderline

Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,051 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlight glasses

n/s/r tyre wall perishing borderline

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,310 miles

headlamp deteriation

park brake travel

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,853 miles

corrosion on front brake disks

damage to rear bumper

Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,581 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,581 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,337 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,274 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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BF03 DHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHV, 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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BF03 DHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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