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AO53 ZKY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

206,224 mi
Last recorded206,224 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZKY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2023 206,224 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 191,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 176,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 176,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 176,316 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all seat belts slow to retarct

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2019 164,736 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both Rear Pipes Corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Front Of Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 159,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive InnerSill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank Pipes ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 153,276 miles

Fuel Tank Pipes Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Of Rear Inner Sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 153,276 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Tank Pipes Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Of Rear Inner Sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 144,527 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

washers poor working

Fail 24 Oct 2016 144,527 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

washers poor working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,725 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,807 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,108 miles

needs oil spraying under car

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,036 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZKY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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