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AO53 SFY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,877 mi
Last recorded113,877 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SFY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 113,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also has split dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg over coil spring corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Axel front mount area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Axel front mount area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes very worn : Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,050 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting/Wheel Arch Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting/Wheel Arch Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 96,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,048 miles

park brake lever has slightly excessive travel

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

park brake lever has slightly excessive travel

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,708 miles

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

Park brake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,476 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 34,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,939 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 SFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SFY, 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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What year was AO53 SFY registered?

AO53 SFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AO53 SFY safe to buy?

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