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BF03 WUJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,696 mi
Last recorded107,696 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WUJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,696 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,754 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,420 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% OSR sticking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

n/s o/s front seat belt stalk covers missing

rear bumper panel damage

Fail 28 Mar 2018 87,213 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

n/s o/s front seat belt stalk covers missing

rear bumper panel damage

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,183 miles

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

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

advise bonnet awkward to open.

advise damage to rear bumper.

o/s headlamp lense deteriorating.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,184 miles

handbrake lever travel

wipers poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake lever travel

wipers poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,337 miles

Advise,bonnet difficult to open.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,337 miles

Advise,bonnet difficult to open.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,347 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,712 miles

Bonnet/catch deteriorated, working at time of test.

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

N/S/F seatbelt clip damaged but working.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 69,712 miles

Bonnet/catch deteriorated, working at time of test.

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

N/S/F seatbelt clip damaged but working.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,342 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,960 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 25 Feb 2010 47,960 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 25,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,890 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 WUJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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