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AO53 FVU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,052 mi
Last recorded111,052 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FVU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,052 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 106,983 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 62,438 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 53,863 miles

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

Nearside Front DROP LINK SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 17 May 2018 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front DROP LINK SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,412 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,757 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges 175/65R14

Nearside rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,401 miles

both front headlamps hazey

both front antiroll bar linkage bushes worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,401 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure not working either (1.1.C.1c)

both front headlamps hazey

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar linkage bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,903 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers split but clear screen

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,467 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,268 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 9,968 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,661 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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AO53 FVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO53 FVU, 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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AO53 FVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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