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AO03 VRL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,850 mi
Last recorded122,850 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,850 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 121,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaves a line ? (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also is split (0.1 (b))

Rear Only one rear seat fitted, offside.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,799 miles

All tyres have worn edges both inner and outer low.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,225 miles

Headlight height control hesitant in operation.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,997 miles

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

Front signs of wear and corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Front brake pads becoming low

Rear of exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,641 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,763 miles

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

both front inner serface of brake discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2010 65,997 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,105 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to wear low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,774 miles

transmission casing gasket leaking oil

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,109 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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