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BN53 SYA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,084 mi
Last recorded72,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SYA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 60,226 miles

All round brake system (corroded & rusty)

All round exhaust system (corroded & rusty)

All round suspension system (corroded & rusty)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (Sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (Axle bush mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

All round brake system (corroded & rusty)

All round exhaust system (corroded & rusty)

All round suspension system (corroded & rusty)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (Sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (Axle bush mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,040 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 175.65.R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,496 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

o/s/r tyre tread and sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

both front tyres perishing

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense excessively deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense excessively deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

both front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,611 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,342 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 41,298 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,281 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 SYA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

BN53 SYA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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