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BN03 LJY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LJY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 88,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 78,265 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,969 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,294 miles

o/s/ rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,974 miles

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)

wipers minor splits

Pass 26 Mar 2007 217,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,624 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 LJY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 BN03 LJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 LJY registered?

BN03 LJY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BN03 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 LJY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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