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BJ53 THU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,130 mi
Last recorded164,130 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 THU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,130 miles

drivers mirror cracked but view ok .

Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,907 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 152,734 miles

Headlamp aim too high won't adjust on near side (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease through a hole grease3 is every where also on the brake disc

Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,025 miles

EMl ON

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 110,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Bonnet does not open

Items under bonnet not tested

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,092 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 98,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,907 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 84,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,350 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,548 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 THU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ53 THU, 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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BJ53 THU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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