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CF53 BNV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,126 mi
Last recorded132,126 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BNV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,126 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,121 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 129,121 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,220 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 125,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,296 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coverd in oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coverd in black (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded coverd in oil

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and both inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 110,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,911 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,782 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,717 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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CF53 BNV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF53 BNV, 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 CF53 BNV registered?

CF53 BNV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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