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EJ03 BGY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VEHICLE CORRODRD UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NO REVERSE LIGHT

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,946 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished in tread area

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 51,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres slightly perished in tread area

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,241 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,850 miles

rear brakes noisy on application full inspection advised

reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Sep 2019 49,850 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

rear brakes noisy on application full inspection advised

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Outer Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 38,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,128 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 32,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,757 miles

o/s/f tyre on limt needs replacing now benifit given to presenter due to tyre patern

Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre on limt needs replacing now benifit given to presenter due to tyre patern

Pass 19 May 2010 26,960 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 26,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,849 miles

SLIGHT CUT ON O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,010 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 21,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

SLIGHT CUT ON O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,290 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 16,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,230 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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EJ03 BGY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EJ03 BGY, 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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EJ03 BGY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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