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AO52 ZXA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,726 mi
Last recorded100,726 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZXA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,726 miles

nearside side indicator lamp glass missing

Fail 18 Sep 2023 100,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside side indicator lamp glass missing

Pass 19 Sep 2022 96,205 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 96,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

high level stoplight not working

Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

high level stoplight not working

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,811 miles

lens missing on left hand side repeater lamp

number plate lamp loose

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,350 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 80,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,456 miles

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

battery not insecure but fitted incorrectly

Fail 5 Sep 2017 74,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery not insecure but fitted incorrectly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,683 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,005 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 42,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 34,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,986 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,904 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,504 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,363 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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AO52 ZXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AO52 ZXA, 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 AO52 ZXA registered?

AO52 ZXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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