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BL53 PLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,857 mi
Last recorded30,857 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,857 miles

n/s/f tyre slight perishing.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,983 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,168 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,098 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,761 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 PLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PLJ, 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 BL53 PLJ registered?

BL53 PLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BL53 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 PLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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