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KL53 MGJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,982 mi
Last recorded45,982 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,982 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,646 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,646 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,833 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,485 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 59,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,336 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisey,offside front brake back plate slightly damaged

front bumper,bracket damaged front panel sligtly loose

Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisey,offside front brake back plate slightly damaged

front bumper,bracket damaged front panel sligtly loose

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,152 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,892 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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KL53 MGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL53 MGJ, 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 KL53 MGJ registered?

KL53 MGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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