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AO53 ZJV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,383 mi
Last recorded134,383 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZJV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 134,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint is corroded way and no longer sealing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner and outer sill panels are corroded to the extent the the rear mount could become detatched (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2020 117,925 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 110,159 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 107,403 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 107,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 102,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,740 miles

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,740 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,572 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,273 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,937 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,400 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 25 Oct 2011 69,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,411 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,129 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 ZJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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