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BJ53 NGN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,621 mi
Last recorded36,621 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NGN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 36,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 36,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 27,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 27,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 19,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,560 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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BJ53 NGN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 NGN, 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 BJ53 NGN registered?

BJ53 NGN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BJ53 NGN safe to buy?

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