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BN53 WYV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,233 mi
Last recorded153,233 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WYV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 153,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 153,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 148,705 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 148,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 143,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,042 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,901 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,853 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 56,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,554 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 WYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN53 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

BN53 WYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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