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BV53 YKD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YKD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 131,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated/faded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,394 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated/faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp misted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp misted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,807 miles

NSR tyre uneven wear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,087 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 28 Aug 2013 85,085 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,085 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,687 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,997 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ and o/s/r axle carrier bushes starting to seperate from metal bonding

Fail 8 Sep 2007 52,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,419 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 YKD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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