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BL53 PMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,695 mi
Last recorded48,695 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,642 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 44,642 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 36,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,632 miles

All four springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,413 miles

All the tyres are cracking.

Engine management lamp on.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 20,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All the tyres are cracking.

Engine management lamp on.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 15,416 miles

Both front headlight beam pattern deterating.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 12,127 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 10,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front and N/S/R tyres cracking on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Cut in N/S/R tyre outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,816 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 6,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 5,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 4,223 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 PMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PMU, 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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BL53 PMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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