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AO03 USU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,790 mi
Last recorded87,790 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 USU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 87,790 miles

General corrosion

Slight damage offside c.v gaiter

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Fail 29 May 2019 87,790 miles

General corrosion

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight damage offside c.v gaiter

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Pass 29 May 2018 85,690 miles

Inner sills starting to corrode

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Fail 24 May 2018 85,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner sills starting to corrode

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Pass 2 May 2017 81,536 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres wearing on edges (raised tread) advise replacement

Grease around offside c.v gaiter

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel

Fail 2 May 2017 81,536 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres wearing on edges (raised tread) advise replacement

Grease around offside c.v gaiter

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 75,991 miles

Grease around offside c.v gaiter

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear of sill damaged and corroded

washers weak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,765 miles

rear tyres cracking

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,577 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,399 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 36,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2009 28,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,129 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 USU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 USU, 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 USU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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