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BJ53 TEU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,019 mi
Last recorded125,019 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TEU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 125,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,409 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,192 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres worn on edges

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,260 miles

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

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

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

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,555 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,795 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 TEU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ53 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

BJ53 TEU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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