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LA03 BCY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 BCY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 108,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,132 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 96,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,893 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

All other tyres wearing low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,500 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 77,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,115 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,972 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 63,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 46,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,952 miles

All tyres wearing low on shoulders

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,796 miles

Handbrake lever travel high,may indicate worn rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,162 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 21,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,142 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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LA03 BCY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LA03 BCY, 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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LA03 BCY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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