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FD53 BLF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 126,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,033 miles

Front anti roll links worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 112,033 miles

Front anti roll links worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,029 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear chassis and offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear chassis and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,106 miles

front discs slightly worn/deteriated

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,027 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

front discs slightly worn/deteriated

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,685 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,078 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,077 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,446 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,859 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 BLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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