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BF53 LSK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,354 mi
Last recorded92,354 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LSK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,354 miles

Both head lights lens worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body corroded in places

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corroded under body in places

Exhaust system corroded in places plus rear exhaust clamo broke

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output No pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,319 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front head lights both lens worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2015 79,315 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front head lights both lens worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,875 miles

Both front wishbone bushes cracking on rear bushes

Bullseyes in nearside of windscreen lower edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front fog light unit loose

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Power steering pump damp

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,875 miles

Both front wishbone bushes cracking on rear bushes

Bullseyes in nearside of windscreen lower edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front fog light unit loose

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Power steering pump damp

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,010 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,766 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,989 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 LSK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSK, 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 BF53 LSK registered?

BF53 LSK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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