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BW03 WRJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 WRJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,853 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 132,853 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 132,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,905 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,905 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,253 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre separating but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 33,531 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 28,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,533 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,991 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,324 miles

advise condition both front tyres

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 WRJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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