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BV53 YJZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YJZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 85,655 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,060 miles

Front both headlights lense deteriated

Nearside arch splash guard missing

Offside Front headlamp 50% light

rear bumper has damage

Fail 21 Jan 2016 140,060 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front both headlights lense deteriated

Nearside arch splash guard missing

Offside Front headlamp 50% light

rear bumper has damage

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 128,132 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,528 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FRON REAR EXHAUST JOINT (MAY GET WORSE)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FRON REAR EXHAUST JOINT (MAY GET WORSE)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,428 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW APPROX 2K MAX

ADVISE OARK BRAKE GETTING HIGH

Fail 15 Oct 2009 67,428 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW APPROX 2K MAX

ADVISE OARK BRAKE GETTING HIGH

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,349 miles

High level brake light n/w, please advise.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,994 miles

ADVISE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,567 miles

advise anti roll bar links perished & cracking

advise park brake very high

advise slight smear on front wipers

Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise anti roll bar links perished & cracking

advise park brake very high

advise slight smear on front wipers

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 YJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YJZ, 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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BV53 YJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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