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AC03 HVM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,080 mi
Last recorded163,080 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HVM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,080 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links, bushes perished.

Both head lamps are cloudy/glazed.

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded.

Both rear inner sills are heavily corroded.

Centre rear seat belt, slow to return.

Grease around both inner C.V. gaiters.

Long hand brake travel.

Near side front position lamp is very dull.

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 163,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Both front anti roll bar drop links, bushes perished.

Both head lamps are cloudy/glazed.

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded.

Both rear inner sills are heavily corroded.

Centre rear seat belt, slow to return.

Grease around both inner C.V. gaiters.

Long hand brake travel.

Near side front position lamp is very dull.

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 153,155 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam mounting points, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 153,099 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Beam mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam mounting points, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,483 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear beam bushes perished

Fail 11 Oct 2021 141,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear beam bushes perished

Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 135,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,787 miles

High level brake light inopperative

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,077 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 121,075 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 113,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 56,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AC03 HVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AC03 HVM, 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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AC03 HVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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