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BG03 ZMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 128,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 103,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 83,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 68,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,776 miles

condition of front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,115 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

colour both rear indicators

condition and movement both rear axle bush's

condition near side front and off side front up right anti roll bar links

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,669 miles

condition of both front up-right anti roll bar link rubber

corrosion both front wishbones

corrosion both rear undersill's

wear and noise on both rear shockers and upper mountings

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,342 miles

c.v joint noisey

condition of n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,853 miles

condition both front up-right anti-roll bar links rubbers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,489 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,147 miles

n/s/f tyre wall

wear in rear shockers

wear o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,872 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 ZMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

BG03 ZMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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