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BF53 ZGD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,229 mi
Last recorded69,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZGD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,229 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 61,085 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 49,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(175/65R14 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(175/65R14 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(175/65R14 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,342 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,643 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,222 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 32,222 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 31,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,797 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 26,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,766 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,225 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,573 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 Sep 2009 22,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,616 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear seat removed for wheel chair

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,294 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 ZGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZGD, 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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What year was BF53 ZGD registered?

BF53 ZGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BF53 ZGD safe to buy?

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