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AO53 OBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,008 mi
Last recorded150,008 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 150,008 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts Badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,687 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 142,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached anti roll barlink (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 139,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 139,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 135,226 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 135,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 131,241 miles

cracks in n/s/r/tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 127,739 miles

engin light on

Fail 28 May 2015 127,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engin light on

Fail 29 May 2014 124,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 124,140 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)

Fail 28 May 2013 120,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 120,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 117,881 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 41,665 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 OBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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