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BN03 DKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 70,989 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 70,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 70,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,900 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 67,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 63,172 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 63,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 59,645 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to cylinders coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching across drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 59,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to cylinders coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching across drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 56,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,921 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has some play

Fail 27 Jun 2019 51,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has some play

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,643 miles

Both headlights have poor pattern - lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both headlights have poor pattern - lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,133 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides going from brake hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,133 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides going from brake hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,877 miles

both sides front anti roll bar link bushes are worn and deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 44,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both sides front anti roll bar link bushes are worn and deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,848 miles

both sides front anti roll link bushes are worn and badly perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,452 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 36,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,043 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,170 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,690 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,098 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 11,117 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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BN03 DKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BN03 DKA, 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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BN03 DKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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