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HD53 BFJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,148 mi
Last recorded58,148 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 58,148 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust poor condition

headlamps misty

Pass 13 Dec 2024 56,343 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,240 miles

Central exhaust poor condition

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,898 miles

head lamps misty

Fail 14 Dec 2021 50,898 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

head lamps misty

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r has slight bind

o/s/r wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,021 miles

both fronts wearing outer edge

front hubs rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,569 miles

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

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

both front and o/s rear tyres worn on outer edges and deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,441 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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

tested on a wet

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,323 miles

O/s/r and n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 37,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,566 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,887 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front discs slightly poor

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,913 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,992 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,333 miles

corrosion on the inner face of the brake discs

front inner brake pads look very low so recommend wheels off to check them

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,568 miles

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

very minor run out on n/s/f brake ( disc ) ?

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,645 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,143 miles

small crack on n/s of windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2006 22,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small crack on n/s of windscreen

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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HD53 BFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HD53 BFJ, 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 HD53 BFJ registered?

HD53 BFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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