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BW03 UEK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UEK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 117,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps have mist (both)

Front shock absorber casing corroded (both)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 117,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps have mist (both)

Front shock absorber casing corroded (both)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 95,596 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 93,770 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,243 miles

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,179 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,802 miles

corrosion on coil springs

eml light active

exhaust corroding in places

front wipers worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,109 miles

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)

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre close to limits

wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,124 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,124 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 45,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,006 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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BW03 UEK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BW03 UEK, 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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BW03 UEK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 UEK safe to buy?

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