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BF53 LNY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,273 mi
Last recorded139,273 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LNY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 139,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle has generally corroded from under neath

Fail 26 Aug 2017 139,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle has generally corroded from under neath

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 130,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 119,690 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 119,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 109,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,491 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,223 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,938 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 48,617 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,939 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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BF53 LNY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc 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 BF53 LNY, 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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BF53 LNY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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