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BJ53 TCY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,078 mi
Last recorded40,078 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TCY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 38,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 38,602 miles

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

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 36,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 34,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 33,514 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 33,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,232 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 31,110 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 29,510 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,081 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,301 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 26,300 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,185 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres on limit on inner edges ADVISE REPLACEMENT

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,395 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,938 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 16,431 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 16,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 13,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 8,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,679 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,779 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 TCY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TCY, 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 BJ53 TCY registered?

BJ53 TCY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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