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BT53 RZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,485 mi
Last recorded34,485 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 34,485 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 34,485 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 27,323 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 25,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,228 miles

age cracks on o/s/r tyre no chord visible

Fail 9 Nov 2013 21,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres ageing cracks

Pass 9 Nov 2013 21,446 miles

both front tyres ageing cracks

Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,135 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 18,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,339 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 16,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 14,676 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 13,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 11,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 9,336 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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BT53 RZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT53 RZA, 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 BT53 RZA registered?

BT53 RZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BT53 RZA safe to buy?

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