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AO03 USG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 USG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 136,460 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf seatbelt stork cover missing

general underbody corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 128,807 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 3 Jun 2020 128,807 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 17 May 2019 122,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to mist (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 122,914 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both fronts corroded (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to mist (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,190 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 102,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,244 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,040 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 77,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front wiper bladestarting to split but clearing screen ok

Pass 10 May 2010 68,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 68,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,882 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 USG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 USG, 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 USG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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