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BC03 VAJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,014 mi
Last recorded117,014 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,014 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 117,014 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,435 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on frony discs

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 71,363 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on frony discs

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,154 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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BC03 VAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BC03 VAJ, 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 BC03 VAJ registered?

BC03 VAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is BC03 VAJ safe to buy?

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