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AO03 HZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,301 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet, near bulk head. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2021 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet, near bulk head. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,765 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Engine management light on.

Rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,558 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,465 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Head lamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,528 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Slight corrosion near rear suspension mounts.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion around both rear trailing arm mounts

slight leak of grease from both front inner cv boots

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,297 miles

cut on the offside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,326 miles

front discs corroded

nearside headlight clip broken,headlight secure

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,759 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 24,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,010 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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AO03 HZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AO03 HZL, 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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AO03 HZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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