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BF53 LRE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Fail 19 May 2026 80,720 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 72,560 miles

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

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

general under bodysurface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,275 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2022 69,683 miles

general corrosion underneath

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,851 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules corroded/greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner turret area around strut mounting point under wheel arch on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Sideskirts fitted, cannot fully inspect outer sills but both lower lips corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch tubs to outer quarter panel on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis rail around suspension mounting points on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 68,843 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Filler neck corroded, breather pipe section rotted through (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules corroded/greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner turret area around strut mounting point under wheel arch on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Sideskirts fitted, cannot fully inspect outer sills but both lower lips corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch tubs to outer quarter panel on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis rail around suspension mounting points on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,339 miles

All steering / suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 68,339 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering / suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,213 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,272 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 17 Mar 2016 56,040 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 16 Mar 2015 53,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,827 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 LRE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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