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BN53 MDZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MDZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 136,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,213 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 134,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 133,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 132,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 128,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low aim and pattern (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,803 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,643 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,622 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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BN53 MDZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN53 MDZ, 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 BN53 MDZ registered?

BN53 MDZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BN53 MDZ safe to buy?

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