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BK03 XYU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,737 mi
Last recorded158,737 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XYU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 158,737 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 158,737 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 151,083 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 144,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 139,707 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 139,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 123,628 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened completely snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure entire rear bench not bolted down (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2020 119,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 119,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,454 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 107,454 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,337 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,015 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

all front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,015 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

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

all front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,947 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,683 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 64,683 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,429 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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BK03 XYU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BK03 XYU, 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 BK03 XYU registered?

BK03 XYU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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