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BG03 KMJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,445 mi
Last recorded153,445 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KMJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust quite rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 134,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust quite rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,137 miles

Offside Front cv boot clamp missing o/s/f

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front cv boot clamp missing o/s/f

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 125,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 119,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,261 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 105,235 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 93,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,637 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 80,777 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,998 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,483 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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BG03 KMJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG03 KMJ, 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 BG03 KMJ registered?

BG03 KMJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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