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ET03 BFZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,919 mi
Last recorded116,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BFZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 116,919 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2021 103,556 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,219 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,579 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Fail 23 Jun 2017 81,579 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,411 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,411 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in

offside rear tyre has cracks in

Fail 24 Jun 2015 69,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in

offside rear tyre has cracks in

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,114 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth

Cracking to both rear tyres

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,572 miles

Front brake discs worn very thin

Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,572 miles

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

Front brake discs worn very thin

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,643 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 27,577 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,610 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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ET03 BFZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ET03 BFZ, 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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ET03 BFZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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