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BJ53 NHE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NHE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,013 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 91,013 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 88,506 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,631 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside Macpherson struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 85,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside Macpherson struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,582 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 81,578 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,058 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear corroded - borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,525 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,186 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,186 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,917 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps starting to cloud

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,433 miles

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

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

Headlamps starting to cloud

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished and low pressure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,188 miles

Front brake balance borderline pass

Headlamps starting to cloud

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,188 miles

Front brake balance borderline pass

Headlamps starting to cloud

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,375 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,981 miles

headlamps cloudy

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate lamp loose

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,436 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 NHE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BJ53 NHE, 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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BJ53 NHE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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