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AO53 LBJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,509 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,919 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 130,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 127,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 126,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil level on min

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil level on min

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,039 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,111 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,531 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,531 miles

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

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

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 LBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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