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DF53 BBK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BBK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 46,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,926 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 81,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,200 miles

Body damage offside

Exhaust corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,200 miles

Body damage offside

Exhaust corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,447 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,447 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,196 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,533 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

front no plate damaged

no rear wiper on car

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2013 53,017 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

front no plate damaged

no rear wiper on car

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,658 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper no good blade missing

Fail 8 Dec 2012 47,658 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper no good blade missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,443 miles

auntiroll bar links in very poor codition

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,854 miles

antiroll bar linkages bushes perished

both rear tyres on 2mm

exhaust corroded

various suspension bushes flexing underload

wheel trims damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,388 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 32,388 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracked and deteriated.

both front brake discs corroded and worn.

both front tyres starting to wear low.

exhaust system corroded.

vehicle wet at time of test.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,625 miles

damage to n/s/r,front anti roll bar drop links worn and detireated,underbody wet at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 18,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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DF53 BBK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF53 BBK, 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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DF53 BBK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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