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BF03 LFV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LFV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,003 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout the chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2020 123,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion throughout the chassis

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,639 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,454 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust brackets broken

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,943 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,773 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 77,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,550 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,376 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,016 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 26,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,221 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 9,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 9,714 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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BF03 LFV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF03 LFV, 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 BF03 LFV registered?

BF03 LFV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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