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AO53 HWG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,484 mi
Last recorded83,484 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both rears. (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,829 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills on both sides plus suspension and subframe areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,573 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe, inner sills and general underbody corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 80,572 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced need buffing. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe, inner sills and general underbody corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,562 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,721 miles

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

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

handbrake lever close to full adjustment

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,721 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

handbrake lever close to full adjustment

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,951 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 75,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,538 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 65,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,573 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,292 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,708 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,334 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,699 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

fuel filler and breather pipes badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,815 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Fail 17 Oct 2008 19,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,877 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 HWG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO53 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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