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AO53 HWA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,840 mi
Last recorded124,840 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,840 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 124,828 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on the outer edge

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,882 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,882 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,761 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2015 78,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,471 miles

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

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

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)

both front headlamp lenses dulled but visible pattern

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,502 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 24,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,297 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,742 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 HWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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