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CX53 BWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,429 mi
Last recorded65,429 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,429 miles

Engine light on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 65,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,572 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns fading

Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamp beam patterns fading

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,821 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,821 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads low,

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,701 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 45,768 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,271 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracling slightly.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 60,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread cracling slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,011 miles

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

OSR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,565 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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CX53 BWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX53 BWJ, 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 CX53 BWJ registered?

CX53 BWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is CX53 BWJ safe to buy?

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