2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · BF03 LFB
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 92,223 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BF03 LFB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 92,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF03 LFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (BF03 LFB) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BF03 LFB Mileage History
- 22/02/20069,686 mi
- 24/02/200712,568 mi+2,882 mi
- 23/02/200818,678 mi+6,110 mi
- 09/04/200924,794 mi+6,116 mi
- 08/04/201027,134 mi+2,340 mi
- 15/03/201129,543 mi+2,409 mi
- 26/03/201232,116 mi+2,573 mi
- 18/03/201334,618 mi+2,502 mi
- 19/03/201334,618 mi
- 02/04/201443,384 mi+8,766 mi
- 02/04/201443,384 mi
- 24/03/201549,034 mi+5,650 mi
- 19/04/201654,781 mi+5,747 mi
- 20/03/201755,326 mi+545 mi
- 17/04/201858,253 mi+2,927 mi
- 22/03/201960,904 mi+2,651 mi
- 22/09/202164,049 mi+3,145 mi
- 20/09/202269,884 mi+5,835 mi
- 21/09/202377,819 mi+7,935 mi
- 19/09/202485,922 mi+8,103 mi
- 11/05/202692,222 mi+6,300 mi
- 11/05/202692,223 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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