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AK53 TCJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlights misted up

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlights misted up

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps misted up but not seriosly reducing light projection or beam image

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,842 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes cracking

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,842 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes cracking

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,745 miles

both front tyres sidewalls poor condition

front antiroll bar links bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,297 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,645 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 TCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK53 TCJ, 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 AK53 TCJ registered?

AK53 TCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is AK53 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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