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BJ53 NGV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NGV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components and areas of underside heavily corroded

water inside nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components and areas of underside heavily corroded

water inside nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion on sills

signs of corrosion on sills and under side

Fail 18 Sep 2019 85,835 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion on sills

signs of corrosion on sills and under side

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,578 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,667 miles

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

slight perishing on front tyres

Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,781 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,250 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 33,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,513 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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BJ53 NGV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ53 NGV, 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 BJ53 NGV registered?

BJ53 NGV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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