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AO03 RXU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RXU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,704 miles

Both aims faint

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim slightly blurred

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,181 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,275 miles

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

Headlamp aim slightly blurry

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 118,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe or wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim slightly blurry

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,205 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,827 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade slightly affecting beam image

both front n/s/ and o/s antiroll bar bushes rubbers starting to deterioate

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade slightly affecting beam image

both front n/s/ and o/s antiroll bar bushes rubbers starting to deterioate

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,009 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,928 miles

both front headlamp lens frosted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear at rear too flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,918 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are beginning to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,027 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 77,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,803 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,061 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 30 Jan 2010 65,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 58,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,220 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,974 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 RXU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO03 RXU, 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 AO03 RXU registered?

AO03 RXU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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