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BK53 YMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,492 mi
Last recorded138,492 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,492 miles

Both front headlights misting over.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded by axle mounting points

Front and Rear number plates cracked.

Rear axle corroded by front mounting points.

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres . (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 138,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure , clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights misting over.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded by axle mounting points

Front and Rear number plates cracked.

Rear axle corroded by front mounting points.

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres . (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,974 miles

N/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded by rear trailing arm mounting points

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear no plates cracked and starting to de-laminate.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 132,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe blowing and corroded by rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted over. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

N/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded by rear trailing arm mounting points

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear no plates cracked and starting to de-laminate.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,993 miles

Both front head lights starting too deteriorate.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting close too limit, front discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Both front head lights starting too deteriorate.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting close too limit, front discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 118,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,172 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake binding

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,629 miles

n/s wing repeater outer lens missing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wing repeater outer lens missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside side repeater lens missing but not showing white light

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,297 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 83,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 71,149 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,756 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,592 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 24,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,465 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 YMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BK53 YMU, 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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BK53 YMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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