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AO53 ZMX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,953 mi
Last recorded170,953 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 170,953 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect horizontal line and kick up at an angle (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML showing a fault

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,007 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 166,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (8.2.2)

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak leak(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light showing a fault

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,592 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 161,592 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure bonded light back in,ok at time of test (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 155,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2014 146,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 146,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,751 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 136,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,216 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,104 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 85,491 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 72,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,371 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 ZMX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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