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BF53 LUE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,820 mi
Last recorded124,820 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LUE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,820 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 124,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2022 117,480 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 117,477 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,509 miles

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

park brake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,114 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,044 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,037 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,037 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,201 miles

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

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

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

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

high level stop not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,661 miles

ADVISE, both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

ADVISE, front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorating.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,007 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 50,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2007 39,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,661 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 LUE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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