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BL53 CBV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 40,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 35,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 30,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 21,394 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 21,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 18,190 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 16,321 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 15,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 13,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 12,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,067 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 9,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 7,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,057 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 5,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 3,623 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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BL53 CBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL53 CBV, 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 BL53 CBV registered?

BL53 CBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BL53 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 CBV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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