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BF53 LRA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

159,250 mi
Last recorded159,250 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LRA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 159,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 148,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,898 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 121,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 117,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fronts and Rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,110 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,389 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,470 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,137 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,587 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,991 miles

front discs scored

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,289 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,751 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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BF53 LRA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc 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 BF53 LRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 LRA registered?

BF53 LRA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is BF53 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 LRA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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