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BN53 YFC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YFC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 111,736 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside quarter panel damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enought to reach ply/cord

nearside rear tyre has small lumps in sidewall

rear wiper missing

Fail 31 May 2012 11,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside quarter panel damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enought to reach ply/cord

nearside rear tyre has small lumps in sidewall

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage to nearside rear

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage, tyre also perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,555 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)

rear wiper missing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper missing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,519 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 YFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN53 YFC, 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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BN53 YFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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