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FY03 BYD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,451 mi
Last recorded75,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BYD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 75,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 73,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 71,809 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 69,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,323 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 67,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,726 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,128 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))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 10 May 2018 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Slight wheel bearing noise

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,351 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 58,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,102 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished and cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2013 44,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,860 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,860 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,321 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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FY03 BYD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY03 BYD, 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 FY03 BYD registered?

FY03 BYD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FY03 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 BYD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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