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BG53 PCF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,715 mi
Last recorded118,715 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PCF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 118,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Center stop lamp not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,795 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,795 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,960 miles

fluctuation n.s.r brake

fuel filler neck corroding

headlamp beam patterns becoming vague

high level stop lamp in-operative

imbalance rear brakes

n.s.f wiper poor

Fail 8 Mar 2018 104,740 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,354 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tyre worn and aged

Fail 25 Feb 2017 97,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,576 miles

hand brake has excesive reserve travei

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,783 miles

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

handbrake has excesive reserve travel

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat not fully secure

Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,987 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat not fully secure

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,463 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front disc's worn/ lipped

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,797 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,940 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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BG53 PCF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 PCF, 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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BG53 PCF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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