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BN03 MGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,761 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,760 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads look thin

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all prescribed area slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2017 86,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all prescribed area slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,372 miles

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)

exhausts system in generla is coroded

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,708 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front wiper blades split on edges but still clear the screen

both rea raxle bushes begining to seperate

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,635 miles

Both front Antiroll bar bushes slightly perished

Drivers seat belt stork outer casing broken

Front wipers slightly split

Hi level stoplight inop

Nearside and Offside front tyres 3mm

Offside front door mirror outer casing broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,635 miles

Both front Antiroll bar bushes slightly perished

Drivers seat belt stork outer casing broken

Front wipers slightly split

Hi level stoplight inop

Nearside and Offside front tyres 3mm

Offside front door mirror outer casing broken

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,870 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

o\s door mirror casing damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2011 49,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

n\s\r tyre 2mm on outer edge

n\s\r tyre slightly out of shape

o\s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,040 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

front wipers smearing slightly

o\s\r tyre down to 3mm

rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 7 Mar 2009 37,208 miles

Front antiroll bar links started to perish

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,208 miles

Front antiroll bar links started to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,688 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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BN03 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN03 MGZ, 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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BN03 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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