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BF53 ZFW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZFW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 95,603 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all and sills corrodeed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside hand brake lazy

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,775 miles

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

exhaust weak/rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,775 miles

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

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

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

exhaust weak/rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,728 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 60,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,338 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 23,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,616 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 ZFW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

BF53 ZFW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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