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BN53 SXW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 78,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,060 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,543 miles

Offside Front inner rack play in the joint

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,399 miles

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,014 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,013 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,406 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 21,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,312 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 16,312 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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BN53 SXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BN53 SXW, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 SXW?

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What year was BN53 SXW registered?

BN53 SXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BN53 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SXW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 SXW have outstanding finance?

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