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BJ53 TGX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 82,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above rear axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre box at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate corroding

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,293 miles

N/S & O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODING

Fail 13 Dec 2023 79,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount point next to rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount point next to rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front back plate corroding

Offside Front back plate corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,123 miles

ALTHOUGH BRAKE SERVICE EFFORT HAS BEEN MET :- RECCOMMEND REAR BRAKE OVERHAUL!

BOTH N/S & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

SNOW TYRES FITTED TO REAR

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,982 miles

ALTHOUGHT SERVICE BRAKE EFFICIENCY MET! (REAR INDIVIDUAL BRAKE'S VERY NOISY IN BRAKE ROLLER'S.

N/S & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,031 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,520 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2019 69,520 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,133 miles

Handbrake travel near limit

Rear Chassis and underbody getting rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,052 miles

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,052 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

general corrosion underbody

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,302 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front pads getting low

rear tyres badly cracked

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,281 miles

Both the front tyres are wearing close on the edges!!

Both the rear tyres are cracking on the side walls!!

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The O/S/F wiper blade is slighty split!!

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both the front tyres are wearing close on the edges!!

Both the rear tyres are cracking on the side walls!!

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

The O/S/F wiper blade is slighty split!!

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,754 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,754 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Handbrake slight travel

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,305 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 TGX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGX, 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 TGX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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