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BF53 LSO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LSO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,927 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing Tie rod end nut (Split pin missing) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 97,216 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 95,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 91,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 May 2019 88,639 miles

both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Fail 7 May 2019 88,639 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2018 85,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 82,730 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 82,726 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 78,018 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 13 May 2016 77,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

crack in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 67,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2013 61,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 May 2013 60,811 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 May 2012 55,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,410 miles

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 18 May 2010 43,838 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,096 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 LSO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSO, 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 LSO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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