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BJ53 TGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,017 mi
Last recorded36,017 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,558 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 19,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 15,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 11,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 7,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 6,121 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 5,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,750 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 TGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TGU, 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

How do I check the history of BJ53 TGU?

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What year was BJ53 TGU registered?

BJ53 TGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is BJ53 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 TGU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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