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BG03 OTC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,353 mi
Last recorded100,353 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OTC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,917 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 96,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,656 miles

Front both front struts very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull and frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 93,656 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both front struts very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull and frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,180 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes are worn

Front brake discs are rusty

Oil leak

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,736 miles

anti-roll drop link bushes are worn

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,566 miles

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)

os headlamp dis-coloured

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,141 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,536 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,807 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate requires attention soon

nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 6 May 2011 54,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 42,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,722 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)

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

advise wiper blades deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 24,801 miles

n/s head light slightly insecure

Pass 5 May 2006 18,555 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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BG03 OTC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG03 OTC, 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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BG03 OTC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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