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BG03 ZLV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

173,989 mi
Last recorded173,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZLV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 173,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

corrosion & damage to n/s outer sill area

Fail 10 Jul 2020 173,989 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet lower edge n/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

corrosion & damage to n/s outer sill area

Pass 2 Jul 2019 167,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 167,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,485 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))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 162,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 159,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 159,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear underside

Fail 5 Jul 2016 155,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.066 (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear underside

Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Jul 2015 152,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 142,866 miles

front bumper and number plate damaged

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

undertray under vehicle insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,397 miles

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

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

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

front shockers starting to get soft.

slight damage to front bumper.

travel on handbrake lever when pulled on.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 129,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front shockers starting to get soft.

slight damage to front bumper.

travel on handbrake lever when pulled on.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged.

mil light on.

travel on handbrake lever,also travel on footbrake pedal.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front of vehicle damaged

high level brake light not working.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front of vehicle damaged

high level brake light not working.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 79,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,706 miles

Front pads low,further inspection needed.

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

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 ZLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG03 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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