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BG53 USO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 USO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill bubbling with corrosion

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dash board P/S light on!!!

Fail 24 Oct 2018 63,982 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working bulb changed (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dash board P/S light on!!!

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,319 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,048 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,837 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 18,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,567 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 USO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USO, 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 BG53 USO registered?

BG53 USO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BG53 USO safe to buy?

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