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FA03 BVL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,505 mi
Last recorded104,505 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,614 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,610 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,101 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,099 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,384 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 93,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 69,025 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 53,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,695 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 46,695 miles

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

Emissions not tested rear exhaust not connected to rest of exhaust and center pipe broken. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure rear box removed and placed in boot. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 44,285 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 43,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished and split. 1756514

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 41,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,086 miles

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

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

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,767 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,916 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,916 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,803 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)

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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FA03 BVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FA03 BVL, 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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FA03 BVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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