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AK53 TCO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TCO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 110,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,696 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

spare wheel well rusted through

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,406 miles

Large holes in spare wheel well due to corrosion, no prescribed areas affected

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Large holes in spare wheel well due to corrosion, no prescribed areas affected

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,873 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,905 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,853 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,363 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,239 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 41,287 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,287 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,958 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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 TCO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

AK53 TCO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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