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BV53 TLK

2003 Daihatsu Yrv

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,950 mi
Last recorded131,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Yrv48,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelYrv
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 131,950 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,314 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + deep cut in tread 175/5515h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiply oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

System corroded minor blow from rear box joint

Fail 6 Jan 2024 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + deep cut in tread 175/5515h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiply oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

System corroded minor blow from rear box joint

Pass 30 Dec 2022 115,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,085 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 110,085 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,322 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 104,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 96,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,821 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant low

stone chip within swept area, not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Dec 2016 63,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,033 miles

Bolt snapped for exhaust down pipe

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 54,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bolt snapped for exhaust down pipe

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 39,356 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 36,398 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,389 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,068 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2012 30,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,286 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,629 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Yrv?

Based on 40,200 MOT tests across 2,927 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,732
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,718
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,385
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,334
Registration plate lamp not working 956
Full Daihatsu Yrv reliability report

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BV53 TLK is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Yrv models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,337 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 Daihatsu Yrv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,732 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 TLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Yrv typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Yrv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV53 TLK is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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