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FD53 BKK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BKK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 138,274 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,502 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 121,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 123,016 miles

rear tyres just off limits & badly perished

rust patches

Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake high

rear tyres just off limits & badly perished

rust patches

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp lens opaque and starting to affect beam image

Offside Rear 3mm

Offside Rear roughness felt in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear valve stem deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens opaque and starting to affect beam image

Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,179 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

o/s/r tyre deteriating

o/s/r wheel valve stem deteriating

rear tyres getting low

some roughness felt when o/s/r wheel rotated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,467 miles

nearside headlamp becoming opaque

offside headlamp becoming opaque

offside rear brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp not working - connection not verified

Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp not working - connection not verified

nearside headlamp becoming opaque

offside headlamp becoming opaque

offside rear brake binding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,069 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,055 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,562 miles

corosion to exhaust centre pipe / starting to blow

corosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

front anti rollbar bushes deteriating

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam pattern

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre down to limit / nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corosion to exhaust centre pipe / starting to blow

corosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

front anti rollbar bushes deteriating

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam pattern

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre down to limit / nail in tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2010 72,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

handbrake has long travel

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,251 miles

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

brake fluid level between min/max

handbrake has long travel

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,476 miles

clutch pedal noisey in operation

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,241 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,125 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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FD53 BKK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 FD53 BKK, 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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FD53 BKK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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