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BV53 YJY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YJY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,233 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracking sidewalls 175/65r14

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres perishing 175/65/14

Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,246 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear tyres perishing 175/65/14

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,377 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,307 miles

All four brake pipes across front bulkhead-master cylinder to ABS module,rusty.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front wing liner loose

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,307 miles

All four brake pipes across front bulkhead-master cylinder to ABS module,rusty.

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

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

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

Offside front wing liner loose

Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,532 miles

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

O/S headlight retainer broken but not insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,532 miles

O/S headlight retainer broken but not insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,597 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,594 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,689 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,194 miles

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

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

o/s blade torn at ends

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,024 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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BV53 YJY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 BV53 YJY, 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 BV53 YJY registered?

BV53 YJY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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