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AK53 OJO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,279 mi
Last recorded126,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OJO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2020 126,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,749 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

nearside front wing corroded

rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2019 118,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

front tyres worn close to limit

nearside front wing corroded

rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,303 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,792 miles

exhaust blows when accelerate

Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blows when accelerate

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,704 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,356 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,707 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,707 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,643 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condition of front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

condition of front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,664 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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AK53 OJO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK53 OJO, 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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AK53 OJO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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