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BF53 LVK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LVK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,462 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 75,462 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 69,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,224 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside and offside front tyres close to legal limits. tyres cracking/splitting and heavly wearing on edges advice change

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting .tyre low on pressure advice change

offside headlamp beam image faint

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,174 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

hi viz stop liht in op

nearside front tyre perished and worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,247 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,247 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,325 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,615 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 40,615 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,822 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 LVK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

BF53 LVK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BF53 LVK safe to buy?

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