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BD03 OTL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OTL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 138,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 138,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 131,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,311 miles

Front offside inner wing under bonnet corroded

Handbrake close to excessive travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 120,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front offside inner wing under bonnet corroded

Handbrake close to excessive travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt case missing

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner corrosion inner wing top shock mount

Offside Front seat belt case missing

Fail 17 May 2019 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt case missing

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner corrosion inner wing top shock mount

Offside Front seat belt case missing

Offside Rear wheel binding

little travel left on parking brake

Pass 17 May 2018 101,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 92,270 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CASINGS MISSING

Fail 10 May 2017 92,265 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CASINGS MISSING

Pass 17 May 2016 83,493 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 83,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamp beams defuzed (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 79,339 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 64,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2012 52,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 52,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 44,557 miles

O/S/F door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2010 35,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,622 miles

front brake discs wearing

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2008 22,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs wearing

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2007 18,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,953 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split

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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BD03 OTL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD03 OTL, 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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BD03 OTL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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