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BF53 LUA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LUA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,942 miles

chip in o/s/f windscreen

n/s/f mirror damaged - view ok

rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 25 Sep 2021 72,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chip in o/s/f windscreen

n/s/f mirror damaged - view ok

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,094 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,269 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked. view ok

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,173 miles

n/s mirror cracked, but view ok

slight chip on windscreen, zone A

Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,173 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked, but view ok

slight chip on windscreen, zone A

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,369 miles

n/s mirror cracked. view ok

Fail 8 Aug 2014 44,369 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked. view ok

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,094 miles

n/s mirror cracking

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,869 miles

front brake pads wearing thin inside

n/s mirror cracked. view ok

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,785 miles

n/s miror cracked. view ok

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,581 miles

handbrake travelling high

n/s wing mirror cracked, but view ok

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,385 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 LUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

BF53 LUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is BF53 LUA safe to buy?

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