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BJ53 TFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,462 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pin hole in o/s front outer c/v gaiter

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,575 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,727 miles

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)

Oil leak slightly ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak slightly ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,746 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 42,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,694 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 TFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 TFU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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