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BK53 HCZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,130 mi
Last recorded117,130 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HCZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 117,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 111,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,945 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 105,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle bushes worn/perished

offside rear brake binding

perished rear tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,268 miles

both head lamp lenes going cloudy soon reqs attention

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

both head lamp lenes starting to go cloudy

hand brake travel soon reqs attention

n/s/f tyre wearing more on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing more on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,232 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,374 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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BK53 HCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 HCZ, 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 BK53 HCZ registered?

BK53 HCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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