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BJ53 TJU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,902 mi
Last recorded85,902 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TJU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 85,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,651 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss misting on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,116 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,727 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,866 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable both sides (droplinks) (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,866 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable both sides (droplinks) (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper split

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,254 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,305 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,123 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,377 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,584 miles

front brake pads low + discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low + discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,439 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,785 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 TJU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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