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DS52 BKX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BKX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 132,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear axle beam bushes perished

Repairs to body heavily undersealed

corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2025 131,564 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Repairs to body undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,150 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog lamp wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear disc guards corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 130,524 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lights tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,033 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,266 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,261 miles

Emissions not tested major blow rear exhaust pipe joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,212 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides perished also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel high some reserve

some corrosion to underside and underseal covering items

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion to underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 74,601 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,065 miles

ADVISE, both front anti-roll bar links, bushes deteriorating.

ADVISE, metal fuel filler neck pipe corroding.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,797 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 40,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,126 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,608 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 20,002 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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DS52 BKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS52 BKX, 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 DS52 BKX registered?

DS52 BKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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