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BD03 OTS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,103 mi
Last recorded106,103 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OTS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,103 miles

faint headlight patterns

number plates deteriorating

rear chassis and under wheel arch rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 101,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

eml light on

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

eml light on

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsr brake pipe rusty

rear chassi srusty

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,380 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsr brake pipe rusty

rear chassi srusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,470 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,711 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber leaking.2.rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,711 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking.2.rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,924 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front pad linings low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,389 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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BD03 OTS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTS, 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 BD03 OTS registered?

BD03 OTS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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