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BL53 UNU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,446 mi
Last recorded128,446 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UNU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside bumper slight damaged

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 128,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside bumper slight damaged

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,992 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,604 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 106,604 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,213 miles

childseat fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 96,170 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childseat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad linings low

Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,907 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad linings low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,032 miles

handbrake has high travel

Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake has high travel

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,072 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,072 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,336 miles

slight blow front exhaust

wiper blades perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 68,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven in tread

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 32,068 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 17,192 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 UNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 UNU, 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 UNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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