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DF53 BCO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,725 mi
Last recorded151,725 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BCO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 126,038 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 126,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,750 miles

E.M.L STAY ON

Oil leak

SLIGHTLY WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,473 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 64,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,308 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure ?

sump corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2007 36,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

windows titted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,832 miles

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

windows titted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,783 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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DF53 BCO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BCO, 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 BCO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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