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BG53 UTH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UTH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,986 miles

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

all welding repairs coated in underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 8 Apr 2025 134,972 miles

Body has an unsafe modification hole nearside rear sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification hole offside rear sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Mar 2024 133,973 miles

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 21 Dec 2022 132,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 132,382 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 130,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 127,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,993 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,532 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Engine noisey

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 95,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,401 miles

clutch stiff

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch stiff

offside front brake disc poor condition and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,207 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake discs very worn and corroded.

O/S door mirror faded.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,630 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,609 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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BG53 UTH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc 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 BG53 UTH, 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 BG53 UTH registered?

BG53 UTH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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