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AO53 SFF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SFF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 94,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 77,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 77,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 65,039 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 51,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 51,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 50,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,869 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides mains to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 49,476 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 49,057 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 48,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,818 miles

front washers work of rear washer switch!

Pass 14 May 2012 30,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,245 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 19,442 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 SFF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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