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BF03 YHC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,722 mi
Last recorded119,722 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YHC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,722 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 112,783 miles

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

exhaust slight blowing

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Fail 30 Nov 2023 112,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust slight blowing

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 109,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,713 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 103,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,038 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very small leak from rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,727 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,392 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 86,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,280 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,279 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,484 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 73,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,454 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,831 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,337 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,284 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 YHC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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