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BL53 ULC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,444 mi
Last recorded141,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ULC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 141,444 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion floors front & rear

Fail 30 Jun 2026 141,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion floors front & rear

Pass 1 Jul 2025 140,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 139,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,058 miles

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Surface corrosion underside floors front & rear

Pass 21 Jun 2022 136,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 133,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 128,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 123,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,689 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both subframes and assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 116,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 106,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,198 miles

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Advise small stone chip windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2010 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Advise small stone chip windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,480 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper

Borderline corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Child seat fitted tro OSR seatbelt

Exhaust system corroded

Fluctuation to front brake readings

Various suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load

Fail 23 Dec 2009 67,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Accident damage to rear bumper

Borderline corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Child seat fitted tro OSR seatbelt

Exhaust system corroded

Fluctuation to front brake readings

Various suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,859 miles

handbrake travel long recommend adjustment

Fail 21 Dec 2007 50,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel long recommend adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,907 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 ULC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULC, 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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BL53 ULC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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