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BK53 YNC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,998 mi
Last recorded120,998 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YNC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal ratchet is worn and clicking

Fail 2 Oct 2013 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch pedal ratchet is worn and clicking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,121 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,643 miles

handbrake lever comes up high

slight damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,315 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,315 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,936 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,793 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,359 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 YNC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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