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BD03 VTM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VTM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 101,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,814 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,769 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is perished ,and worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,962 miles

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

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

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

offside front outer cv gaiterv has grease around it,but no sign of any splits

Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,962 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front outer cv gaiterv has grease around it,but no sign of any splits

Pass 30 Jul 2014
Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,868 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,713 miles

front headlamps frosting

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage n/s front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007

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 VTM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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