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BL53 BZX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,147 mi
Last recorded98,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BZX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,098 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,689 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,144 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,789 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,887 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,814 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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BL53 BZX 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 78.3%.

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 BL53 BZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 BZX registered?

BL53 BZX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 BZX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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